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Buzby
Apr 4, 2006, 04:47 PM
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
Apr 4, 2006, 04:50 PM
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
Apr 4, 2006, 04:57 PM
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. :rolleyes:
mad jew
Apr 4, 2006, 05:37 PM
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
Apr 4, 2006, 06:31 PM
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
Apr 4, 2006, 06:35 PM
Which PowerPC G5 Mac do you have?
Buzby
Apr 5, 2006, 02:18 AM
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.:confused:
Buzby
Apr 5, 2006, 02:20 AM
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'.:cool:
Buzby
Apr 5, 2006, 02:21 AM
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
Apr 5, 2006, 02:27 AM
Have you installed the firmware update (http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/powermacg5late2004systemfirmwareupdateformacosx1039.html)? :)
Buzby
Apr 5, 2006, 02:40 AM
Have you installed the firmware update (http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/powermacg5late2004systemfirmwareupdateformacosx1039.html)? :)


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

I'm assuming its already on?
mad jew
Apr 5, 2006, 02:48 AM
Yeah, it's probably already installed then. Maybe reset your SMU (http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300341) then. :)
Buzby
Apr 5, 2006, 03:02 AM
Yeah, it's probably already installed then. Maybe reset your SMU (http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300341) 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
Apr 5, 2006, 06:19 AM
Ha, yeah, Australia's pretty cool. :D

Hopefully you won't have any more issues. :)