Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
iMac shutting down
- Thread starter Camille
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
first thing would be to check this page with your serial number to see if its one of these issues.
http://www.apple.com/support/imac/repairextensionprogram/
then I would or course check the power settings
http://www.apple.com/support/imac/repairextensionprogram/
then I would or course check the power settings
joebells said:
That would not have anything to do with it. I had one of these Rev. A iMac's that were screwed up...it was replaced 3 times before I demanded that they give me a new iMac G5 and I wound up with the Rev. C.
Not sure what the issue is with the computer shutting down. Does it just suddenly lose power? Or does it go through the shut-down procedure? Like, do you see it logging out of OS X and then turning off? More detail would likely get you a better response.
I've used my Rev. B iMac G5 in indoor temperatures that low. <.<Camille said:
Do you know which revision iMac it is?
spencecb said:That is very strange. I've never heard of a Mac acting this way...hmmm...
Yeah, that's not normal.
Make sure (all of you who have this), that in the energy saver preference pane, under "Schedule," neither box is checked?
Is it plugged in to a power strip?
Plug it straight to a wall. Mine shut off, not down, then I removed it from a power strip and the issue was solved.
Plug it straight to a wall. Mine shut off, not down, then I removed it from a power strip and the issue was solved.
MacAficionado said:
Yes...inconsistencies from the source of wall power can also be an explanation. A computer, particularly Macs, can act very dicey if they are plugged into sketchy outlets....