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    New iMac drop Wifi connection when running Time Machine

    I have a strange issue with a new iMac (refurbished 2019 model 5k 27") running Catalina: Once I try to start a Time Machine Backup and it's status changes to "Preparing Backup…" the Wifi connection drops and the backup cannot be created. That happens every time I try to create a backup (either...
  2. bodonnell202

    Ordering online from the Apple Store - a bit of a gong show

    I just wanted to share my story of attempting to order a refurbished iMac from Apple. It has been a bit of a gong show to say the least and is apparently still not over. My mother was in need of a new iMac as her (2009 iMac) was giving her issues. There isn't an Apple Store anywhere near her...
    • bodonnell202
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    • apple store imac referbished
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: iMac
  3. TechInit

    2GB VRAM and 5k Retina Display

    Hi all, I'm currently in the market for a new iMac, and I've settled in that I want a late 2014 or mid 2015 iMac. I've been looking around, and I was wondering if the 2GB of VRAM on the R9 M290X would have issues pushing a 27" display. I know that 4GB of VRAM would be good to have, however...
    • TechInit
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    • 2gb vram imac issues r9 m295x
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: iMac
  4. Nigel Goodman

    iMac Sleep and Deep Sleep

    I have a strange issue that for convenience I have called Sleep and Deep Sleep. My iMac running Catalina is always on and has the Emby server running providing streaming to an Apple TV. When I have finished using the iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2017) I just walk away and the display will turn...
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    Aluminum Scratch/Mark Below Brand New iMac Display?

    Hello! I just received my new 2020 27" iMac customized with a 1TB SSD. When I unboxed it, I noticed below the screen bezel where the display meets the aluminum housing that there's this rough area that sticks out and is reflecting the light. It's really noticeable, but so far seems to be...
    • billphan
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    • cosmetic damage fix imac mark scratch
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: iMac
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    iMac 2020 Bluetooth - Poor Connection to Speakers

    Hi, I was previously using a MacBook and Windows Desktop computer to connect to the bluetooth speakers in my office. I had no issue at all with them! With my new 2020 iMac, I'm getting occasional stuttering when using the bluetooth speakers (and Spotify). Is anyone else experiencing the same...
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    Apple rejects repairing imac under consumer law (UK, England)

    Hi there, Apple has rejected repairing the screen of a 5 year old iMac that’s facing image ghosting on the display. The device was shown and confirmed that the damage is hardware failure and not user induced (by an Apple store repairman). Is the display considered a consumable? To my...
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    iMac Hard drive (or OS?)problems

    hello, I have a 2011 A1311 iMac 21'5 inch and recently it got stuck in some wired situration . Basicly I turn on, and apple logo appers , and loads for sometime and gives me a shiny white screen with nothing on it. At first I thought was some problems with Graphic card, but later on I could boot...
    • LinBala
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    • imac wsd
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: iMac
  9. amgff84

    24" Early 09 iMac

    So, I have had this iMac in my ownership for a while and I finally got around to using it... In 2016 I purchased an early 09 iMac (24" with the 3.06 GHz CPU) with a graphics card issue. I discovered that adjusting the resolution to 720p can give better results by causing less strain on the GPU...
    • amgff84
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    • 24" imac amd apple catalina el capitan imac nvidia
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: iMac
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    Help troubleshooting a problem

    Hey guys so I've got an iMac mid 2007 24" model number a1225 and I'm having some issues with it. When I try to boot up the computer I hear the chime and then the screen stays white and I get nothing. I've replaced the hard drive so I know that's good. I have software available to load I've...
    • weichjty
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    • 24" a1225 boot imac mid 2007 white sceen
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: iMac
  11. hoodafoo

    AppleCare for iMac Worth It?

    I passed on AppleCare when buying my 2020 iMac. I can understand getting AppleCare for a MacBook as it gets bumped around a lot and prone to damage, but my iMac will, more or less, sit untouched. I got AppleCare for my last iMac (15,1) and I never had a reason to use it, so it turned out to be...
    • hoodafoo
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    • applecare imac
    • Replies: 36
    • Forum: iMac
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    Black screen before apple logo iMac problem

    Hi, I wanted to put what happens to me around here in case someone can help me. I have an iMac 21.5 late 2015 the model is 16.2, in which I just installed a Samsung 860 EVO external SSD in a Sabrent case, the ssd works fine at good speed when you use normal computer. The problem is that when...
    • nane1508
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    • black screen catalina external ssd imac
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: iMac
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    Orange tint/gradient on screen after reassembling an iMac

    Hello, I recently had graphic card issues (green pixels, freezing, etc.) on my iMac 21.5 mi-2010. I have just replaced the graphic card with a new one bought on eBay (same model as the original). Everything works fine except that I have a slight orange tint on the lower part of the screen. It’s...
    • Juperio
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    • gradient imac orange screen tint
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: iMac
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    How to fix vertical lines on iMac 2008 20" screen?

    Picked up an iMac early 2008 20" recently, installed a 240G SSD, OS X Ei Capitan, with 4G RAM, worked very well, however, I found there were color vertical lines on screen. Vertical patterns are fixed in color and horizontal positions, never changed. On normal screen of a desktop, 6 color...
    • tanventure
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    • 20" early 2008 graphics card imac
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: iMac
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    Restore iMac from Time Capsule Backup Failed. Cannot Load Operating System

    I was having issues with the latest Catalina OS X on my iMac. I read that I could restore the previous OS by booting in Recovery Mode. I selected a previous date from my Time Capsule backups and started the process. It looked like it was going to take a ridiculous amount of hours. The next day I...
  16. techno_telemann

    iMac suddenly lagging for short periods of time, but very frequently. How can I diagnose the issue?

    2019 iMac 5K on 10.15.7. This started within the last week. I notice it primarily when my cursor starts to lag around the screen. Can't be an issue with the mouse because it happens with my trackpad as well (these are the official Magic Mouse/Trackpad). I've tried watching the Activity Monitor...
    • techno_telemann
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    • imac lag lagging magic mouse magic trackpad
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: iMac
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    2020 iMac (27-inch, i9) GPU configuration advice (80% music production, 20% gaming)

    Hello all! New to the forum here! I am going to buy the new 27-inch iMac, and I would like to hear some thoughts on the configuration I have in mind. The main use of the iMac will be music production, with use of a lot of tracks and third party plugins. I would like to game a little too on the...
    • TheJuice89
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    • 5700xt bootcamp external ssd gaming gpu imac
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: iMac
  18. dufresne2011

    Mac Help?

    Hello All, I’m looking for some advice. We have an iMac 27 inch (late 2013) with processor 3.2. GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5, Memory 8GB 1600 MHz DDR3, Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M 1 GB. We were running OS X 10.10: Yosemite on it for years with no problems. In the last few tears it started...
  19. Chayan Chakraborty

    Do I have a repaired imac?

    Hi, I just bought a refurbished imac which is supposed to be a 27 inch late 2011 model with 3.4 GHz i7. But the GPU, a Radeon 4850, does not look like from 2011 imac. How do I find out if this is a repaired unit or not? Serial number lookup shows it as a 2011 model. Please help!
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    Boot camp goes to black after assistant, Help 🥺

    I have been trying to create a win10 boot camp all day now (just upgraded to a SSD and want to create the partition right off the bat). I have used this iso to create a vm, which i still have so i don’t believe the problem is that. I have also tried using another iso with the exact same...
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