Kernel Panics

Backtothemac · Mar 18, 2006, 07:11 PM

Well, I removed XP. I did a zero write install on the drive before installing OS X and now, everytime the screensaver enables, I get a Kernal Panic.

I have a MacBook Pro, and I don't know if anyone else has had this problem or not.

Backtothemac · Mar 19, 2006, 02:18 AM

I figured it out. I had installed the ram from my partners MacBook Pro that his wife killed, and it was evidently damaged during the episode. I removed it and have not had a kernal panic since. It was constant, like every 20 minutes, and now it has been hours. So I think it is ok.

RichP · Mar 19, 2006, 09:39 AM

Even macs are not immune from the disaster bad RAM can cause. Glad to hear it was not related to Windoze.

Are there Mac ram testers? Back in my PC days, there were DOS programs you could boot into that would test the ram specifically and tell you exactly where there were errors in it.

mkrishnan · Mar 19, 2006, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Backtothemac

I figured it out. I had installed the ram from my partners MacBook Pro that his wife killed, and it was evidently damaged during the episode. I removed it and have not had a kernal panic since. It was constant, like every 20 minutes, and now it has been hours. So I think it is ok.

Wow, the impacts of domestic violence are far-reaching! I didn't know it caused kernel panics!

I'm glad you found the solution, though!

Kingsly · Mar 19, 2006, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by RichP

Even macs are not immune from the disaster bad RAM can cause. Glad to hear it was not related to Windoze.

Are there Mac ram testers? Back in my PC days, there were DOS programs you could boot into that would test the ram specifically and tell you exactly where there were errors in it.

I think Apple Hardware test does this... Can anyone confirm?
Or tech-tool deluxe?

macOSX-tastic · Mar 19, 2006, 11:49 AM

usually you can take it to a retailer and they can test it for you....thats what i did. mind you, that was with my old desktop.

what size of ram was it? and can you get a replacement one?

S

roxnadz · Mar 19, 2006, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Backtothemac

I figured it out. I had installed the ram from my partners MacBook Pro that his wife killed, and it was evidently damaged during the episode. I removed it and have not had a kernal panic since. It was constant, like every 20 minutes, and now it has been hours. So I think it is ok.

Okay, the glaring question remains unanswered: Why did his wife kill his MBP?

IJ Reilly · Mar 19, 2006, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Kingsly

I think Apple Hardware test does this... Can anyone confirm?
Or tech-tool deluxe?

Apple Hardware Test will sometimes find bad RAM, but a more effective test is Memtest.

Of course, if your Mac kernel panics all the time, that's the best indicator you'll ever have.

Nickygoat · Mar 19, 2006, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by roxnadz

Okay, the glaring question remains unanswered: Why did his wife kill his MBP?

It's here.

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Backtothemac Thread Starter macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: San Destin Florida	I figured it out. I had installed the ram from my partners MacBook Pro that his wife killed, and it was evidently damaged during the episode. I removed it and have not had a kernal panic since. It was constant, like every 20 minutes, and now it has been hours. So I think it is ok. __________________ 2011 Late 17" MacBook Pro iPad Mini VZW 64GB LTE iPhone 4S 16GB VZW
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macOSX-tastic macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: At the Airport. UK	usually you can take it to a retailer and they can test it for you....thats what i did. mind you, that was with my old desktop. what size of ram was it? and can you get a replacement one? S __________________ PowerBook G4 15" My photos on Jetphotos.net - more added regularly! Name that animal in my 'tar!
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