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    17' iMac G5 Fans.

    If your G5 is 1.6 Ghz and 17" there is an almighty problem with overheating- so much so that Apple has an extended repair program to replace the logic board and power supply ($1000) for free.Good for 3 years from original purchase of computer.Check their web site or just take it to a dealer-...
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    monitor keeps going to sleep for no apparent reason?

    Download Hardware Monitor (free trial) and watch the temp of your HD. Does your fan rev up? My G5 did the same thing, it never FELT hot but it was reaching 86 degrees which is maximum and then it shut down to preserve itself. But if this is the case you will kill your computer in time. It needs...
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    Mail problem

    I have the same problem with Thunderbird off and on. My settings are all correct and I made no changes to anything. I contacted my ISP because my neighbour is having the same problems and she has a PC, same ISP. Sorry to say they are sure the problem is in my computer, although they can't find...
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    iMac G5 gets hot, goes to sleep

    Thanks guys for helping me out. Unfortunately I don't have enough experience to feel comfortable messing around in such a detailed environment as the computer....even though it's supposed to be designed so that people can fix their own. (So I read). I thought I was a hero when I added more...
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    iMac G5 gets hot, goes to sleep

    Thanks, Jeff and nixgeek- I checked the repair program and my serial # qualifies- but I don't have the right problem! I have power, at least for now, and video. I know I must take it in eventually before it is destroyed. But what, and where is the CPU cooler? I took the back off and it was...
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    iMac G5 gets hot, goes to sleep

    My iMac G5/1.6/17'' works for 25 minutes then goes into immediate HD sleep. I can wake it for a second or 2 at a time, takes 4 tries to shut it off. I ran the test disc and it gave me an error code for the logic board. I did a lot of research online, would have to pay Apple $60 for them to tell...
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