My iMac keeps shutting down!

[Carbonic]

Hey all, I noticed my iMac wasnt turning on this morning so I unplugged it and tried a different outlet and it powered on.

I left it unplugged at the same outlet and when I returned home I put it back in its original spot and its original outlet, it turned on just fine, but when i went to take a nap and awoke just now it wasnt turning on..

does anyone know what the problem might be?

 

[hughvane]

Start with the basics - check the state of the power cord. Can you either a) test it on another computer (or I use an electric jug) or b) try a different power cord to your iMac? If that solution doesn't work, we'll have to go to Plan B.

 

[Carbonic]

I only have one power chord.

my iMac works for about 20-30 minutes then shuts off completely, and I wont be able to use it for another few hours... (it's been over 24 hours since I was able to re turn it on..)

 

[BlueRevolution]

Is it still under warranty?

 

[Carl Abudephane]

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[BlueRevolution]

You assume that I'm a man?

 

[Carbonic]

What?? I didn't assume anything.

But as for the mac, it is an intel mac, not the one with the metallic back, I think it was one of the ones before those came out... If their is a way I can get accurate model information, lemme know how I can find out so I can post it.

 

[BlueRevolution]

What?? I didn't assume anything.

That was directed to Carl Abudephane.

But as for the mac, it is an intel mac, not the one with the metallic back, I think it was one of the ones before those came out... If their is a way I can get accurate model information, lemme know how I can find out so I can post it.

Then it's not unless you bought AppleCare. You can check the warranty status here. I think taking it in to the shop is the best course of action whether it's under warranty or not, though.

 

[Carl Abudephane]

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