Switching itself off!

[Buzby]

PowerPC G5!

My Mac seems to want to switch itself off! Its done it 3 times in the last hour? Has this happened to anyone before? I thought it may be to warm, could this be a possibility? Really am quite concerned, especially as I'm working on the MAC.

Many thanks in advance!

 

[jamesW135]

Is the power cabel pushed in all the way? If its not you might be hitting it with your foot and it's turning off.

 

[Buzby]

Yep, checked that!

I thought something was up this morning as I was convinced I have left it on Sleep last night, but this morning I had to start it up.

 

[mad jew]

Do you have it scheduled to shut down in the Energy Saver preferences? In Tiger, just click on the Schedule button to find out the settings, if relevant.

 

[mmmcheese]

Is the machine suddenly a lot quieter? It wouldn't hurt to take the side off and make sure all the fans are spinning.

 

[Eidorian]

Which PowerPC G5 Mac do you have?

 

[Buzby]

Do you have it scheduled to shut down in the Energy Saver preferences? In Tiger, just click on the Schedule button to find out the settings, if relevant.

I have it set to go to 'Sleep' if inactive for more than an hour. Again tested it last night by putting it to Sleep. This mornng I havd to start it up.

 

[Buzby]

Is the machine suddenly a lot quieter? It wouldn't hurt to take the side off and make sure all the fans are spinning.

It sounds about the same, but you know when your not sure as you start questioning 'do you always sound like that'.

 

[Buzby]

Which PowerPC G5 Mac do you have?

Mac OS X Version 10.3.9
Processor 1.8 GHz PowerPC G5
Memory 512 MB DDR SDRAM

 

[mad jew]

Have you installed the firmware update?

 

[Buzby]

Have you installed the firmware update?

My Mac tells me that I don't need to update this software!

I'm assuming its already on?

 

[mad jew]

Yeah, it's probably already installed then. Maybe reset your SMU then.

 

[Buzby]

Yeah, it's probably already installed then. Maybe reset your SMU then.

Okay, done! Have reset SMU. Will see how we get on throughout the day. Many thanks Mad Jew, appreciate it. (still slightly jealous that your in Australia!)

Cheers!

 

[mad jew]

Ha, yeah, Australia's pretty cool.

Hopefully you won't have any more issues.