Apple Hardware Test CD

[Deej]

Hi all,

I'm currently using the Apple Hardware Test CD as my Powerbook G4 12" is poorly.

During the extended test, the screen changes to show lots of different colours and patterns - is this normal or does it show that there's a problem? It's the first time I've used the CD so I don't really know what to expect!

Thanks.

 

[lexus]

Does the Hardware Test CD work on Intel Mac's?

 

[Gee]

Hi all,

I'm currently using the Apple Hardware Test CD as my Powerbook G4 12" is poorly.

During the extended test, the screen changes to show lots of different colours and patterns - is this normal or does it show that there's a problem? It's the first time I've used the CD so I don't really know what to expect!

Thanks.

I seem to remember it does that when it's testing the video card.So it's normal.

 

[Gee]

Does the Hardware Test CD work on Intel Mac's?

The one that came with your Intel Mac will.

 

[Deej]

I seem to remember it does that when it's testing the video card.So it's normal.

Cool - thanks for your help

 

[Nicolasdec]

yup thats normal.

 

[nyzballa12]

Yes, it's normal

 

[orangemacapple]

interchangeablility nix

just remember—the hardware test disks that came with your mac are not interchangeable. each is designed to work with only the class/age computer it shipped with. almost machine specific.

the disks that came with the later emac/imac won't work with an earlier emac/imac. same goes for g4, g5, cd, c2d. etc

a 2004 early March release Emac hardware disk will work on a 2004 early March release Imac but not with a late March released machine.
same machine just a week later in production makes a difference.
even the airport cards are not interchangeable.