mac pro crashes at first sign of any vibration

[iamlevicious]

I just received a new Mac Pro as a graduation present. During the intial set up of the machine, I noticed it crashed a few times. As time went on, I began to notice that it would crash anytime it would be subject to some sort of disturbance or vibration. My brother and I did a few tests and found that after tapping or pounding the tower, it would crash. My question: what is the source of the crash? is this a hard drive related problem? This isn't a big deal since it is brand new. I can just get it replaced if need be but Id like to know now so i can take the proper precautions.

 

[Hmac]

I just received a new Mac Pro as a graduation present. During the intial set up of the machine, I noticed it crashed a few times. As time went on, I began to notice that it would crash anytime it would be subject to some sort of disturbance or vibration. My brother and I did a few tests and found that after tapping or pounding the tower, it would crash. My question: what is the source of the crash? is this a hard drive related problem? This isn't a big deal since it is brand new. I can just get it replaced if need be but Id like to know now so i can take the proper precautions.

Try re-seating your hard drives, memory sticks, and your video card. If that doesn't do it, take it back.

 

[nanofrog]

Check the power cables, particularly the main connector on the logic board. It may have been knocked loose, but not completely off during shipping.

 

[alphaod]

Can you make sure your power is grounded?

And please don't pound your computer thinking it's good for the computer.

 

[teleromeo]

Just ask for a replacement even if it stopped acting weird.

 

[iamlevicious]

Can you make sure your power is grounded?

And please don't pound your computer thinking it's good for the computer.

I can assure you I wasn't "pounding" my computer like some angry gorilla - I was literally just tapping the case firmly.