> > Yes, RAM can cause various problems. But for it to cause random shut downs > or restarts would be unlikely. > > A controlled shut down or restart (applications quiting, the desktop > depopulating) would be a software issue. Uncontrolled shut down or restart > (screen blanks all of a sudden and the computer is off, all in a matter of a > second) are either logic board or power supply. As usual the easiest way to > debug it is to swap equipment around. >
This is kinda what happens. It's not like a particular time period. Sometime it's when launching an application and sometimes all by itself. How about processor temp? I'm trying do do all I can before buying parts . I just hate to do like the car guys and just start replacing stuff till it runs. > How often does this occur? Is it reliable (does it always do it within a > certain amount of time)? If it is you could try removing as much hardware as > possible most or all RAM, HD, video card, etc then see if it still happens > within the usual time. If it doesn't then it's possibly a power supply > problem. If it does then it could still be either. I have changed power supplies. John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA -- 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
