MY MAC DOESNT START gee how original... in any case advice sought

I picked up 2 green i-macs this weekend. Now that more i-mac literate I have 2 g3 imacs I believe they are both 233mhz
So one starts no problems well seemed a little slow but ok at least it works
The other will only light up the button, make some noises, then shuts off again. After a few mins I can try again but just does the same thing
I tried holding down some keys as the trouble shooting suggest doesnt seem to help out.
I suspose the fact that it starts a little bit is hopeful.
Any thoughts, I think i might be able to return it.. but id rather get it running.
btw im new here

epilogue...............
I ended up returning the non-functioning imac today.
I mentioned all the things that could be the problem (hes a pc guy)
I bought it from a guy at a flea market, funny thing is it ended up right back on the table for sale again im guessing.
If ends up in the garbage, or for $5 I might grab it and try to fix it up. I think thats the thing to do with the older computers try to get a few for spare parts before they hit the landfill.
Thanks for all the tips.. if he gets it working Ill post how he did it.

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