Re: Issues installing on a PowerMac Quicksilver DP800

[Matthieu Lalonde <matth+netbsd_macppc%mlalonde.net@localhost>]

On 29-May-08, at 8:27 PM, Michael Lorenz wrote:
> I have no idea why it apparently bites only NetBSD but what I'd do  
> in your place is this:
I remember having tried to install Free and the installer would  
deadlock also... I may have tried Ubuntu also.

> - - reseat the CPU module. I got bitten by that with my GigE - the  
> thing got loose and the weirdest things started to happen until the  
> machine wouldn't even power up.
Done

> - - check and reseat /all/ the RAM modules
Redone

> - - disconnect/clean/reconnect every connector
Not done yet

> - - reset the PMU - remove the battery and let it sit over night to  
> drain whatever leftover charge some capacitor might hold, there  
> should be a jumper or switch to do that but I don't know where on  
> the mainboard it would be
Done
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= no go

Any other ideas? :(

Matth