iMac - 24" Inch iMac overheating

mikeyman · mikeyman #1 (**permalink**)

07-01-2008, 07:14 PM

I just touched the top of my imac screen... above air vents on top and burned myself... how hot should an imac run?
i dont shut it down at night it goes into sleep mode...

any suggestions?

http://www.microdirect.co.uk/(28997)...lack-SATA.aspx
also how do i go about getting a dock for this?
I want to plug it in externally using usb or firewire or am i out of link?

D3v1L80Y · D3v1L80Y #2 (**permalink**)

07-01-2008, 08:13 PM

It isn't overheating. If it had overheated, it would have shut down automatically as a protective measure.

As far as the drive, it would be much easier and probably more cost effective to just get an external drive. Here's one, for example

D3v1L80Y #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 02, 2004 Location: PA Posts: 12,455 Mac Specs: MacBook	07-01-2008, 08:13 PM It isn't overheating. If it had overheated, it would have shut down automatically as a protective measure. As far as the drive, it would be much easier and probably more cost effective to just get an external drive. Here's one, for example __________________________________________________ Posting and YOU\|Forum Community Guidelines\|The Apple Product Cycle\|Forum Courtesy mac: a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric MAC: a data communication protocol sub-layer, also known as the Media Access Control Mac: a brand name which covers several lines of personal computers designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc.
	QUOTE Thanks

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Random Sleep Mode / Overheating Issue (iMac G5)	readjdm	Apple Desktops	14	12-23-2010 10:41 AM
iMac 24 inch alu...good or bad graphics...	urizen85	Apple Desktops	4	02-06-2008 08:02 AM
PlayStation 3 into 24 inch iMac?	bob@pflueger.co	Apple Desktops	15	04-23-2007 11:00 PM
imac g 3 overheating	sol54228	Apple Desktops	2	01-19-2005 10:30 AM

iMac - 24" Inch iMac overheating

Internet Services

Web Development

Digital Marketing

Consumer Tech

mikeyman #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 01, 2007 Posts: 751 Mac Specs: 13" macbook C2D; 24" Imac, 8GB Iphone	07-01-2008, 07:14 PM I just touched the top of my imac screen... above air vents on top and burned myself... how hot should an imac run? i dont shut it down at night it goes into sleep mode... any suggestions? http://www.microdirect.co.uk/(28997)...lack-SATA.aspx also how do i go about getting a dock for this? I want to plug it in externally using usb or firewire or am i out of link?
	QUOTE Thanks

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)