I had this same issue - removing the RAM and starting gives a flashing indicator light. then I turned it off and put 1 RAM module in and it started right up. I found that one of the chips was bad so if you have 2 RAM chips then you may have to remove all RAM start it - get the flashing light - then shut it off and add the other module if it doesn't work with your first RAM module.
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I had this same issue (DVD noise on boot - no chime - solid dim indicator light - black screen) - removing the RAM and starting gives a flashing indicator light. then I turned it off and put 1 RAM module in and it started right up. I found that one of the chips was bad so if you have 2 RAM chips then you may have to remove all RAM start it - get the flashing light - then shut it off and add the other module if it doesn't work with your first RAM module.
I had this same issue - removing the RAM and starting gives a flashing indicator light. then I turned it off and put 1 RAM module in and it started right up. I found that one of the chips was bad so if you have 2 RAM chips then you may have to remove all RAM start it - get the flashing light - then shut it off and add the other module if it doesn't work with your first RAM module.