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ibook crashes after being on an hour
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Have you used software update to install all the patches from Apple?
Also, you might want to share some information about your computer. System specs, like processor, ram, etc., so people know what iBook model you're talking about.
Also, you might want to share some information about your computer. System specs, like processor, ram, etc., so people know what iBook model you're talking about.
the screen starts to go pale and it just fades away to either lines or a white screen. A horizontal bar is the first indication. I also hear a faint noise. I can restart it but it doesn't last long before it happens again. Could it be overheating?
update: I tried again this morning to run the update. I changed the order and updated the os x 3.9 first and the computer stayed on. I have updated everything and I have just switched it off after 2.1/2 hours with no problems so it obviously needed it to run properly. Thanks for taking an interest, I will be back as I am new to mac and have lots to learn
I suspect you have a thermal issue of some kind and doubt very much if software is at fault. It may or may not be overheating per se, but a component which is responding poorly to normal thermal stress.