Not booting- 1 beep every 3 seconds
I have an old 2008 iMac.
We are doing some home renovation and when we plugged the computer back in, it did not boot- the start up chime played and then a beep every 3 seconds.
I replaced the ram with ram from owc (same as previously). I cleaned contact surfaces with an eraser-in the computer as well.
I’m getting the same beep. I tried to start up in safe mode, etc- did not work. If left long enough, the beeping stops and a white screen remains.
Then if more time goes on, the Apple symbol comes up, then goes away- replaced with a 0 with a line through it. Then the ample symbol again- but nothing past that.
Any thoughts?
We live 2 hours + away from the nearest Apple store.
If I have a big issue, I don’t know if it is worth pursuing fixing - or if I should just admit defeat and purchase a new Mac. My files should be saved on an external drive, so I’m less concerned about what is actually on the computer.
Thank you so much in advance.
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Your system is too old to be fixed at an Apple Store Vintage and obsolete products
door Dan