(update5/31)This 4th Imac/ hard drive crashed

[stix666]

Thought I'd add in my 2 cents here.

I just got a mac mini with cinema display. When I have an amp plugged into the mini, and sleep the mini, it causes an undulating hissing sound emanating from the back of the mini. If I disconnect the amp by pulling out the cord from the headphone jack, the mini sleeps silently and peacefully.

So it's possible I believe for wiring problems to manifest during sleep.

I am getting a new surge protector. From what some people here have added, that may not be adequate to fix the problem - should I try a UPS or call out an electrician?

 

[Zmmin3]

Well my 4th Imac froze up today. When I tried to reboot it just got the flashing question mark. I called apple support. We tried this and that. No hard drive was detected. She thinks its crashed and gone.
I have an appointment at the Apple store on Tuesday.

Yeah not really happy with Imacs at the moment.

 

[Zmmin3]

Well I got it into the Apple store yesterday.
They confirmed it bad hard drive and will have to be replaced.
Computer is only 2 months old
I'm glad I really didnt have anything of any importance on it(because I really didnt trust it with the luck I had been having).

If this had happened within the 14 day trial, this 4th Imac would have been returned and I would be asking for refund and chose something else

Will see how the repair goes.

 

[Mrbill317]

Outlets

Yes check for proper grounding , also check your circuit breaker box and make sure its a decent amp breaker.
Dont run a toaster oven , microwave or airconditioner on that same circuit.

Im running two pc's a mac pro and a 1000w windows pc off a 20amp breaker with no problems.

If you need to replace your outlet , get a good one. Dont buy the crap from walmart , go to Lowes or Home Depot.

 

[Zmmin3]

Yes check for proper grounding , also check your circuit breaker box and make sure its a decent amp breaker.
Dont run a toaster oven , microwave or airconditioner on that same circuit.

Im running two pc's a mac pro and a 1000w windows pc off a 20amp breaker with no problems.

If you need to replace your outlet , get a good one. Dont buy the crap from walmart , go to Lowes or Home Depot.

Thats not even the prob now but yeah good stuff was used.

 

[hoonu]

You must have the worst wiring job this side of the Atlantic. Either that or it's a PEBKAC error. I have bought 3 macs off of Craigslist and 2 in store and have never had an issue. I just got a new 2.93 w/ 4850 and havent had any issues and I even consider the electrical wiring in my apartment to be some of the WORST. We have gone through several breakers as well as many light bulbs. Still no issues.

 

[Zmmin3]

March 15, 2010

I must have the worst luck.

I barely used the CD/DVD drive at all but today I put in a car manual on CD and all I heard was this loud ratcheting sound, you could also hear the speed of the disc inside going up and down. Finally after a couple of minutes of doing this it spit the CD out. I tried a DVD same thing happened. Tried a music CD same thing happened.

Apple appointment on Thursday.