Re: iMac G5 iSight, freezes, kernal Panics, mouse/keyboard goes dead at times
On Feb 16, 2010, at 12:35 AM, Mullin9 wrote: What causes my iMac G5 iSight to freezes, have kernal Panics, and have my mouse/keyboard goes dead at times? I ve tried resetting PRAM, reinstalling Mac OS 10.4.2, updating to 10.4.11, I still have these problems. Here's a long discussion of an identical problem: http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/apple-desktops/190340-g5-imac-isight-problem.html I agree, it's likely either RAM, HD, or heat. Heat happens mainly when the HD goes bad; or when the cooling fan dies, which you can usually feel or hear. Also, the iMac G5 was known to run hot to begin with, so it doesn't take much extra to cause problems. The suggestion of installing a temperature monitor is good. Removing a stick of RAM to troubleshoot it is also good if you have multiple sticks. There's a chance the kernel panic log will contain information to lead you in the right direction IF it's some other problem, but not likely if it's RAM, HD, or heat. -- 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
Re: iMac G5 iSight, freezes, kernal Panics, mouse/keyboard goes dead at times
On Feb 15, 2010, at 11:35 PM, Mullin9 wrote: What causes my iMac G5 iSight to freezes, have kernal Panics, and have my mouse/keyboard goes dead at times? I ve tried resetting PRAM, reinstalling Mac OS 10.4.2, updating to 10.4.11, I still have these problems. I'm assuming wired keyboard and mouse? -- 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
iMac G5 iSight, freezes, kernal Panics, mouse/keyboard goes dead at times
What causes my iMac G5 iSight to freezes, have kernal Panics, and have my mouse/keyboard goes dead at times? I ve tried resetting PRAM, reinstalling Mac OS 10.4.2, updating to 10.4.11, I still have these problems. -- 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
Re: iMac G5 iSight, freezes, kernal Panics, mouse/keyboard goes dead at times
On 2/15/10 10:35 PM, Mullin9 wrote: What causes my iMac G5 iSight to freezes, have kernal Panics, and have my mouse/keyboard goes dead at times? I ve tried resetting PRAM, reinstalling Mac OS 10.4.2, updating to 10.4.11, I still have these problems. How regular are these problems? If it's regular enough I would try booting from an installer disk and see if you get the problem. If you do then it's either the memory or the motherboard. If you don't then it's likely the HD. Since you reinstalled the OS it's probably the HD itself is failing. -- Clark Martin Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway -- 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
Re: iMac G5 iSight, freezes, kernal Panics, mouse/keyboard goes dead at times
How regular are these problems? once every 30 min to 2 hrs. Since you reinstalled the OS it's probably the HD itself is failing. I tested it with Apple test DVD that came with an iMac g5 iSight Results Lobo Passed HDD passed RAM Passed Video RAM Passed -- 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
