On Aug 30, 2009, at 10:20 AM, chefsaid wrote:
> > hi,my Power Mac G5 shuts down all the time and the error is kernel > panic > code,I called apple and they said it was corupt software,but that > did not > fix the problem,does anyone know what I can do I need help,a friend > said it > could be memory leeks,could that be right,thank you jimmy For starters, it's polite to start a new thread if you have a question unrelated to the subject. Deciphering your response, Apple told you to re-install OSX and that did not fix the problem? This means it's likely a hardware issue, bad memory could case this, as could a failing hard drive. A 'memory leak' will not cause a kernel panic. The term 'memory leak' refers to a program allocating memory for itself, then not giving it back (or not giving it all back) when it's done...over time the program ends up with more and more memory assigned to it, which slows things down and can cause SPOD's. Kernel panics are caused by different things: If it consistently happens with a specific program, then likely that program is at fault, either it is buggy, it is corrupted, or you have updated system software to a version not supported by the software. If you recently installed a hardware driver, new hardware, this could be it. If no recent changes have occurred, try testing your memory and hard drive, as failure of these things can cause this. If memory and disk checks succeed and re-installing OS X does not fix the problem, then it's likely a motherboard problem If your Powermac g5 is one of the water cooled ones, they have a history of leaking coolant that can cause damage, kernel panics and outright failure. If yours is a G5 iMac, some of those had bad capacitors on the motherboard, those can leak and cause KP's or outright failure. IN those cases the solution is a replacement logic board, or a new Mac. -- Bruce Johnson "Wherever you go, there you are" B. Banzai, PhD --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
