PowerBook (Bronze Keyboard, FireWire and G4): Consequences of Serial Device on S-Video Port
2007-09-22 07:30:38 / PowerBook
Symptom
If a serial or LocalTalk device is connected to the S-Video port on the PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard and FireWire) or PowerBook G4, the computer will not startup properly. The Mac OS splash screen and extensions along the bottom of the screen do not appear during startup. When the desktop loads, there is no menu bar however some icons may appear on the desktop area.
Affected ProductsPowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard)PowerBook G3 Series (FireWire)PowerBook G4
Solution
Do not connect serial or LocalTalk devices, such as printers, hand-held to the S-Video port on the PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard
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