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Re: [cobalt-users] [RaQ 3] not booting -> console on/off



> I had to powercycle my raq an now it stops with the message
> "console on" or "console off" on the lcd right after power-
> ing it on.
> 
> I tried to connect another computer to the serial ports but
> I didn't get anything.
> 
> Searching google I only found on link to a japanese faq.
> No real help for me :-)
> 
> Anyone ever seen/solved this problem?

This is the message that comes up when your Password Reset switch is
held in during power-on.  I'm guessing that microswitch is stuck "in"...
I have no idea how you could fix it; pull off the bezel and you might be
able to get better access to the switch and pop it out or something.


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Bruce Timberlake
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Sun Microsystems - San Diego, CA

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