I take it back. I had not noticed that exterior dust trap. Dust bunnies? It was more like a dust toupée! In any case, it made all the difference.
Thanks for saving me machine, Nick On Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 6:16:28 PM UTC-5, glenstrek wrote: > > > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* nick.rhind <nick....@umassmed.edu <javascript:>> > *To:* G-Group <g3-5...@googlegroups.com <javascript:>> > *Sent:* Wednesday, March 8, 2017 4:41 PM > *Subject:* Fix or Replace 1GHz G4 > > I have a 1GHz mirrored-door G4 (M8689) that I need to run a piece of > legacy lab equipment. It boots up fine and seems to run well, but after > several minutes the monitor turns off and, a few moments later, the > computer shuts down. For what it is worth, the fan has been running > constantly for the past few months. If anyone has any advice about how to > repair the poor old thing, I would greatly appreciate it. If not, > suggestions for a good source for a replacement would be useful. My online > searches have not but fruitful. > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > It could be a power supply or maybe just an overheating problem. > > Years ago when I got a used MDD it had a huge build up of dust bunnies the > size of rodent mice underneath the Darth Vader grill at the bottom of the > tower. I blew them out with a commercial air compressor. They can be > removed manually if you have the patience. So, check for dust everywhere. > > If that does not work, depending on your software requirements older Intel > Mac's can run OS 10.5. When my G5 died I went to an older G4 and an Intel > iMac running 10.5 which worked for my legacy graphics software. --glen > > > -- -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "G-Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
