My G4 iMac has been making a weird fan sound (a flickering sound, as if there were a piece of paper in it or something). Last night I turned it off and the weird fan continued running. I tried to unplug my mac and plug it back in, but the fan just starts right back up. The computer won't start, I've tried holding the start button but nothing happens. I need my computer today to work. HELP!!!
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G4 iMac Has Had Weird Fan Sound- Now Won't Turn On
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I Looked Inside
Now I opened my Mac and there's a light at the center of the gears that is glowing and seems to be near the source of the sound. I thought the sound was a fan, but now I'm not so sure. The light is marked "LED702" and turns on if I plug the Mac in, and again, seems to be near the sound. When I unplug the Mac again, the light stays on for a while. Thought that might help.
Now I opened my Mac and there's a light at the center of the gears that is glowing and seems to be near the source of the sound. I thought the sound was a fan, but now I'm not so sure. The light is marked "LED702" and turns on if I plug the Mac in, and again, seems to be near the sound. When I unplug the Mac again, the light stays on for a while. Thought that might help.
Thanks
Yeah thanks, I did open it up and looked at it. What connections should I examine? It was super dusty so I blew it out a bit, and now the sound will stop sometimes if I plug it in, unplug it, and plug it quickly back in. But while it was finally quiet I pressed the 'On' button and the only thing that happened was that stupid sound starting back up again. Right now I'm looking for candid cameras.
Yeah thanks, I did open it up and looked at it. What connections should I examine? It was super dusty so I blew it out a bit, and now the sound will stop sometimes if I plug it in, unplug it, and plug it quickly back in. But while it was finally quiet I pressed the 'On' button and the only thing that happened was that stupid sound starting back up again. Right now I'm looking for candid cameras.
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Hey thanks for the incredible help guys. This site rules. I ended up fixing it myself, suckas. Even though the sound is still continuing as it has been for weeks, I'm sure I'll find an expert who knows what the heck. Peace
Hey thanks for the incredible help guys. This site rules. I ended up fixing it myself, suckas. Even though the sound is still continuing as it has been for weeks, I'm sure I'll find an expert who knows what the heck. Peace