I picked up a 2nd-hand Mac Mini (2007, C2D 1.83, 3GB ram, OSX 10.7. From a reputable UK based refurb company) to use as my secondary work machine at home.
Booted fine but the fan was running on full pelt from the start. smcFanControl gave it a speed of 5500rpm even though the processor was only at 26 degrees C. An SMC reset didn't fix the issue.
The company I bought it from have taken it back and are running some tests. This makes me think it's nothing as simple as the cable needing plugging back in... Anyway, I've read elsewhere but wanted some kind of clarification, if possible:
Could the fan running at full whack all the time be a sign of impending Logic Board death?
If it's a 'yes' then I might just get a refund and continue searching for another Mac. I have a 12 month warranty from where I bought it but, if the LB is going to die, I'd rather it be MUCH later rather than sooner...
Thank you
Booted fine but the fan was running on full pelt from the start. smcFanControl gave it a speed of 5500rpm even though the processor was only at 26 degrees C. An SMC reset didn't fix the issue.
The company I bought it from have taken it back and are running some tests. This makes me think it's nothing as simple as the cable needing plugging back in... Anyway, I've read elsewhere but wanted some kind of clarification, if possible:
Could the fan running at full whack all the time be a sign of impending Logic Board death?
If it's a 'yes' then I might just get a refund and continue searching for another Mac. I have a 12 month warranty from where I bought it but, if the LB is going to die, I'd rather it be MUCH later rather than sooner...
Thank you