Fix for Dead eMac Display

I found a fix for my dead psychedelic eMac:
1. Reset the PMU (explained in the battery replacement screen)
2. Reset the PRAM on the first start (Option-Command-P-R)
3. Hold the Power Button down on the first start. Listen for the loud tone.
This worked for my dead eMac. I had tried everything. It was dead for two months. Sometimes I'd get weird psychedelic colored vertical lines.
The Apple Store looked at it and wanted to replace the Logic Board for $700. I said "Thanks, but No".
PS. Unfortunately, I got so frustrated that I bought a new Windows machine. I'm ashamed now. What a waste.

Given Macfixit is an independent entity from Apple and has a tendency to hide many of its repairs behind a pay only site, I would printout their suggested repair, and take it with you when you next visit an authorized repair shop and ask them if they can see whether they think that repair would fix your machine.

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