Mac will not power up after i restored it with its mac restore disc's. no power at all

Restart from your restore disc or use Disc Warrior. Allow Disc Warrior to repair your HD.
Or zap the p-ram on restart b y holding down the Apple, Option, P and R keys after the chime. Wait for four more chimes and release.

If you haven't already tried, call a few area antique dealers (not junk shops/second hand stores). Ask them for recommendations for what you're trying to restore that seems to be the biggest issue- like if it's the paint, metal parts, fabric, etc. Furniture restorers in our area (western NC) have restored just about everything, including prams, because there is a large training program in the region for fabric restoration, paint restoration, and metal preservation. That's a little unusual but my friend works for one of the restorers and they have done that kind of work for decades. "There are only so many chairs to be re-caned..." :)
If you've already tried that let me know what area you are in. My degree is in preservation and restoration, I have a lot of resources. Good luck!

Instructions

Back up any important files already on your G4's hard drive. A factory restore completely wipes the system of all files you've created so, if possible, make sure you have another copy of all your files, images, music, etc.

Connect your G4 to its charger. Restoring the computer is a delicate process that erases and reinstalls the most basic and important files of your system. If the computer runs out of battery before the restoration is complete, files may be damaged or left uninstalled. The result of this varies from having to restart the process completely to permanent dysfunction of your computer. Play it safe. Make sure you have plenty of battery left and the computer is plugged into the wall.

Locate your Mac OS X Install CD/DVD. If you have lost the original disc or never received one (a common problem when purchasing used computers), there are a few options to consider. The first is to ask around; if you have friends or family with a Mac computer they may still have their CD. It would be usable on your computer. If this option fails, look online for a download of the installation CD. Some sites offer installation CDs for all kinds of computers, including the G4.

Insert the install disc into your computer's disk drive. Once visible, click the "Install Mac OS X" button. Follow the on-screen prompts to set up your computer preferences and begin installation.

Select a destination disc for the installation. This is typically the "Macintosh HD" icon. Next, click "Options," and follow the rest of the on-screen prompts/instructions. After this, the software is installed. The computer should reset itself or can be manually reset by holding down the power button twice.

Most times the recovery discs don't work. Why not just get an operating system disk and reinstall the operating system?

Have you tried doing a System Restore? System Restore will let you select a Restore Point (date and time) before you started having problems. System Restore will not delete your data, documents, music, pictures, videos or programs (unless the program was installed after the Restore Point you selected). System Recovery on the other hand will delete everything and set your system back to the point when you first purchased it.

To start System Restore click Start/Programs or Start/All Programs. Click Accessories/System Tools/System Restore. When it opens you will have the option to select another restore point (date and time) than the one shown.

It's probably wanting you to insert some restore discs into the cd/dvd drive.

Some manufacturers leave it up to you to create the restore discs when you first purchase the system. Some put it on the hard drive for you, which sounds like is not your case. Don't sweat it because most times the restore discs that users have to create don't work.

Have you tried doing a System Restore? Click Start/Programs/Accessories/System Tools/System Restore. Select a Restore Point (date and time) before you started having problems. Unlike System Recovery that takes you back to factory defaults and deletes everything, System Restore does not delete your data, documents, music, pictures, videos or programs (unless the program was installed after the Restore Point you selected).

If System Restore does not work for you, then you can always Reinstall your Operating System.

upon initial power up tap you f2 button or f3 on the keyboard till your dos comes up you should be able to start on safestart there if you havent deleted the trash if you have deleted the trash then you will have to have your hard drive eigther transferd to disk or restore system with the restore disc

Hi fritzc,
I see you want to reformat your Lenovo back to factory Defaults I believe.
To do so follow the instructions Below.

• Turn your Lenovo OFF
• Once powered Down look for the orrange Arrow beside the power button that will probably have a Pinhole Button beside it.
• Once located you will need to press that Pinhole Button Down for mat least 5 seconds this will turn the Lenovo system ON.
• You Should see Lenovo One Kwey Rescue System and a green Wallpaper made out of Leaves or Grass.
• Select One key Recovery if not with the mouse use the keyboard Arrow keys.
• Then after selecting one key recovery select restore from Initial Backup then press Enter
• after selecting restore from Initial Backup you should get info about the restoration asking if you agree to the restoration setting everything to Default and that files will be deleted if so then click yes to begin the Restoration.
• One key recovery takes at least 20 mins to 25 mins depending on the Hard drive Content and Hard Drive space that will be formatted back to defaults.

If One key CRecovery Fails then most Likely you will need to call Lenovo to be able to get the Recovery Disc sent you this will be Free since your OKR or One Key recovery isn't working but if it Does the disc will be sent in a different way, for the Disc to be Ordered the number to call is 1-877 737 1092 Operating Hours are Mon- Fri EST 10AM-11PM.
I hope this will be helpful.
Have a nice day
mvincentc

You don't need the admin password to restore a Mac from its installation discs. Insert the disc, then hold down the C key as you are starting up, to boot from the disc instead of the hard drive. Continue with complete restoration of the original machine contents.

You will want to put it into disc mode and reconnect it to your computer. If it shows up in disc mode, then restore using itunes. Make sure you have the latest version of itunes as well. I have posted a step by step below on both putting an ipod into disc mode and restoring just in case you need the information.
Putting ipod into disc mode http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1363 Putting iPods with a Click Wheel into disk mode Before placing the iPod into disk mode, you should verify that it is charged. Toggle the Hold switch on and off. (Set it to Hold, then turn it off again.) Press and hold the Menu and Select buttons for at least 6 seconds until the Apple logo appears. When the Apple logo appears, release the Menu and Select buttons and immediately press and hold the Select and the Play/Pause buttons until the Disk Mode screen appears.
Connect the iPod to your computer; the screen on the iPod will change and say "Do not disconnect" If you are having difficulty putting the iPod model into disk mode, set it on a flat surface. Make sure that the finger pressing the Select button is not touching the Click Wheel. Also make sure that you are pressing the Play/Pause button toward the outside of the Click Wheel and not near the center.
If you are still unable to put your iPod with a Click Wheel into Disk Mode, use one finger from one hand to press the Select button, and one finger from the other hand to press the Play/Pause button.




How to restore iPod (ARTICLE NUMBER HT1339)
Open iTunes, and then connect your iPod to your computer using the USB or FireWire cable that came with your iPod.

After a few moments, your iPod will appear in the Source panel in iTunes.
Select your iPod in the Source panel and you will see information about your iPod appear in the Summary tab of the main iTunes windows.

Click the Restore button. You will be prompted with one or more restore options that may prompt iTunes to automatically download the latest iPod Software.

The 4 possible restore options are: Restore Option

1: Restore - Restores with same iPod Software version already on iPod. Restore Option

2: Use Same Version - Restores with same iPod Software version already on iPod even though a newer version is available. Restore Option

3: Use Newest Version - Restores with the latest iPod Software available. Restore Option

4: Restore and Update - Restores with the latest iPod Software available.

If you are using a Mac, a message will appear prompting you to enter an administrator’s name and password.

A progress bar will appear on the computer screen indicating that the first stage of the restore process has started.

When this stage is completed, iTunes will present one of two messages on screen with instructions specific to the iPod model you are restoring.
Restore Instruction 1: Disconnect iPod and connect it to iPod Power Adapter (typically applies to older iPod models).


Restore Instruction 2: Leave iPod connected to computer to complete restore (typically applies newer iPod models).

During the stage 2 of the restore process, the iPod will show an Apple logo as well as a progress bar at the bottom of the display. It is critical that the iPod remains connected to the computer or iPod Power adapter during this stage.

Note: The progress bar may be difficult to see since the backlight on the iPod display may be off.

After stage 2 of the restore process is complete and the iPod is connected to the computer, the iTunes Setup Assistant window will appear asking you to name your iPod and choose your syncing preferences similar to when you connected your iPod for the first time.

Also, I would try a different ipod with the computer (if you haven't already) to ensure everything on the computers side is working correctly.
And if all else fails try connecting your ipod to a different computer.
I hope this resolves your issue :)

Try to boot your computer with the Recovery disc, by turning on your computer and slot in the disc, and pressing the C key. If it succefully boot in, try to restore the Mac software.