iMac G5 bulging...

[Cheese]

The Rev. A iMac G5 is folding along and working ok I guess, but I toook the back off to remove dust from inside when I noticed that several of it's electrolytic capacitors are bulging and something seems to be oozing out of the top of some of them. What should I do?

 

[dmw007]

Hmm....I can not remember hearing about this before....


Do you still have AppleCare? I think that a call to Apple may be in order.

 

[Danksi]

The Rev. A iMac G5 is folding along and working ok I guess, but I toook the back off to remove dust from inside when I noticed that several of it's electrolytic capacitors are bulging and something seems to be oozing out of the top of some of them. What should I do?

I believe this is a well known issue with bulging/exploding capacitors and there was an extended 'care' program - a call to Apple should clarify whether it's covered - even if you don't have Apple Care.

 

[beatsme]

The Rev. A iMac G5 is folding along and working ok I guess, but I toook the back off to remove dust from inside when I noticed that several of it's electrolytic capacitors are bulging and something seems to be oozing out of the top of some of them. What should I do?

sounds like you might be eligible for this

 

[xPismo]

Alien Goo Scully!!!! Alien!!

(ok, yeah, check with Apple for the new MB)

 

[Hockeypuck]

The Rev. A iMac G5 is folding along and working ok I guess, but I toook the back off to remove dust from inside when I noticed that several of it's electrolytic capacitors are bulging and something seems to be oozing out of the top of some of them. What should I do?

Yes, get that replaced! Capacitors are not supposed to do that.

 

[Cheese]

Here's a pic...
http://att.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=60291&stc=1&d=1161369068

 

[Rychiar]

i've since upgraded to the new 24inch core2 duo imac which has its own share of problems but i too originally had an iMac G5 and had my power source blow a little over a year after having it right after warranry expired. Luckily apple replaced it for free cus yes its a known issue. take it to the apple store and they should be able to fix it in a day or 2

 

[CaptainCaveMann]

Here's a pic...
http://att.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=60291&stc=1&d=1161369068

Have you seen the movie "Alien"? Haha im sorry but im getting a kick out of this.