Once I get to where I suspect (or know) the mobo/processor is at fault/issue.. it's off to the Certified Apple Repair Center. They have the tools (software testers and whatnot) that can usually ferret out the culprit.
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G4 constant crashes...Hardware issue?
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GUESS WHAT???
So, on a whim I decided to remove the processor heat sink, and run the computer with the case open and a house fan blowing directly across the chips. Its been running for almost two hours now without freezing up.
Not sure if its the problem, but it hasn't locked up YET... If so, I'll buy some thermo-grease and reinstall the heat sink. It still has some on it, but there are a few bare spots. That would be amazing if that was the problem (overheating chips) and the fix was as simple as thermo grease. I'll cross my fingers. I'm gonna let her run till she pukes. If it doesn't, then despite wrecking two cars and breaking my cell phone this will be a good weekend! lol.
So, on a whim I decided to remove the processor heat sink, and run the computer with the case open and a house fan blowing directly across the chips. Its been running for almost two hours now without freezing up.
Not sure if its the problem, but it hasn't locked up YET... If so, I'll buy some thermo-grease and reinstall the heat sink. It still has some on it, but there are a few bare spots. That would be amazing if that was the problem (overheating chips) and the fix was as simple as thermo grease. I'll cross my fingers. I'm gonna let her run till she pukes. If it doesn't, then despite wrecking two cars and breaking my cell phone this will be a good weekend! lol.rt30000 said:GUESS WHAT???
So, on a whim I decided to remove the processor heat sink, and run the computer with the case open and a house fan blowing directly across the chips. Its been running for almost two hours now without freezing up.
Make sure you clean off all the old residue of grease with a soft toothbrush and reapply a very thin film of non-conductive thermal grease to it.
Without the heat sink on there, I don't recommend you "run till she pukes" or she will and you'll pay for a new CPU!!
yenko said:......as mentioned in#42 of this post.
Precisely as mentioned in that post...
Becuase the existing thermo stuff was still there and seemed to be okay I didn't try turning the computer on without the heat sink on. Is "thermo grease" something I can get locally? Is ther any particular type, or is it all the same? Thank you thank you thank you. I turned the computer off at 1:26pm. It had been running for 2hr 55 mins without freezing.
rt30000 said:Precisely as mentioned in that post...
Becuase the existing thermo stuff was still there and seemed to be okay I didn't try turning the computer on without the heat sink on. Is "thermo grease" something I can get locally? Is ther any particular type, or is it all the same? Thank you thank you thank you. I turned the computer off at 1:26pm. It had been running for 2hr 55 mins without freezing.
The easiest is probably Radio Shack. Check the label to make sure, or try a local electronic parts store.