IMac G5 Wont Boot After Update

I just ran a software update and all I get now is a blinking folder/finder icon. I also have a disk in the drive that I cannot eject. I only have a bluetooth mouse and keyboard, so I have not been able to eject the disk in order to boot from the Mac OS DVD. Any help or guidance would be appreciated.

Welcome to Discussions - there is an extensive discussion, with fixes, for problems that occur after the updates HERE.
With respect to getting the disc out, try laying your iMac flat on it's face, on a soft towel, and pressing the eject button on the keyboard. Once you get the disk out, try and boot from your install disk.
Please let us know how you make out,
Miriam

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Interesting. Have you installed any third-party RAM? Is there any possibility that your RAM became loose? Make sure your existing RAM is seated properly.
Have you performed a SMC reset?
Resetting the SMC can resolve some computer issues such as not starting up:
From the Apple menu, choose Shut Down (or if the computer is not responding, hold the power button until it turns off).
Unplug all cables from the computer, including the power cord and any display cables.
Wait at least 15 seconds.
Plug the power cord back in, making sure the power button is not being pressed at the time. Then reconnect your keyboard and mouse to the computer.
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Press the power button.
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Hopefully you have AppleCare. If so, call Apple to see if this if you are afflicted with the dreaded motherboard problem.
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These are good online stores for Mac compatible RAM
OWC http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Apple_MacBook_MacBook_Pro/Upgrade/DDR3_Whi te - They offer Mac tested RAM at very good prices.
Crucial Memory http://www.crucial.com/ - good place to buy RAM from all over the world. They also have an excellent memory selector that allows you to choose memory based on your computer's model
Data Memory Systems http://www.datamemorysystems.com/apple-memory.asp - another good, cheap place to buying RAM if you live in the U.S.

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I would hate for you to have to make another trip to the Apple Store, but if they "reimaged" your iMac, which I assume to mean reinstalled Snow Leopard, then I would probably suggest taking it back to them and have them do whatever they did again and this time followup with doing the update themselves for you in the store. That way they can see the problem firsthand if it recurs or perhaps correct anything you may be doing wrong, not to suggest that it is your fault however.
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Imac won't boot after update

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I know that it has been a few days since your device has been rebooting. budone gave an excellent recommendation. May I ask have you tried a factory reset yet? I know you may be concerned about your personal info. The great news is that your contacts and calendar entries are safely backed up on your Gmail account. I would suggest verifying that you info is preserved online beofre doing the reset. If you have already resolved this issue or need additional assistance then please advise, just in case more help is needed.
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I got a notification that i have an update avalible, and i install it. It installs just fine and the Mac turns off.
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You have 14 days from date of purchase to return the machine and exchange it for another. Unless you want to jump through some hoops to try to 'fix' what's wrong with your unit?
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Actually, I think i found the problem... nevermind
I transcribed like 60 lines of text from my failed boot and in the middle i realized it said command not found for mountpoint, did some research for that and found a post regarding updating with the -f switch, which i did, up and running now, ill edit this post if i run into the problem even without the switch...
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Hiaburi, welcome to the forums.
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If you have sufficient cause to change your mind about the problem or if you simply made an error by yourself just leave a note. Either with another post or by adding a remark to the post in question. But don't delete anything of possible relevance.
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