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iMac G5 (20-inch iSight) Troubleshooting — Symptom Charts 15 2

Audible buzzing, whining, or ticking noise

The iMac G5 (iSight) contains several mechanical devices such as motors and fans that may make

audible buzzing, ticking, or whining noises when they are operating in a normal manner. The

sounds will vary depending on how the system is used.

When troubleshooting abnormal noises try the following:

Verify that the computer is running a supported version of the Mac OS X operating system. 1.

If an earlier version of the operating system has been installed then the fans may run at

excessive speeds.

Determine that this noise is related to the computer by removing and shutting down all 2.

other devices in the vicinity of the computer that could be causing a sound.

Eject any media inserted into the optical drive. The optical drive will make a variety of normal 3.

sounds when accessing the optical media.

Quit all applications and test the computer again. Processor intensive applications may cause 4.

the fans to run at a higher RPM and therefore be more audible.

Check the volume settings in the Sound window in System Preferences.5.

Reboot the computer and check the computer again. If the noise persists and is unusually 6.

loud, contact Apple Technical Support.

Verbose Startup Mode

Installing an iMac G5 logic board from service inventory may cause the computer to start up

in verbose mode. In subsequent startups, the Mac OS will start in it’s usual manner. When the

computer starts in verbose mode, it does not indicate an issue with the logic board.

Prevent this behavior by resetting the PRAM when you rst start the computer after installing the

new logic board.

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