Solution--iBook/PowerBook(FW) Drive Corruption
(flashing "?") is caused by checking "Preserve memory contents on sleep" under Advanced Setting in the Energy Saver control panel according to this Apple TIL. The solution is to uncheck it under both Power Adapter and Battery.
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