Stuck at bootup

Mac,

There are a few possibilities here. First, try booting the console with all external devices disconnected. Second, you can try reinstalling software, but you'll probably have to do a full install which would delete all of your shows from the console. If neither of these work, it's most likely a hardware failure and you should get in touch with tech support at support@flyingpig.com or (800) 890-8989.

Best of luck.

I have tried no hardware attached - just power, I also tried full install (I had updated to 3.0.3 about 6 days prior, so I have full backups). I can get to the boot menue, however the full install sits there for a number of minutes, then resets, and does nothing. Going to "Console Test" also does nothing, same with the terminal option. I guess I will give shoreside a ring, then HES tech support.

Hello, usually if the console stops at the blue screens with the Hog 3 logos, it is indicating the hard drive has failed and needs to be replaced. There could be other causes but that is the first thing to try.

Mitch

Beat me by an hour - I called HES support and was given that answer - and after much searching, found a PATA 80gb hdd with a 32gb limiting jumper, I now have a working console. Thankyou for the assistance guys - certainly cannot fault your tech support.