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Mac dying!!! needs YOUR attention!
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<blockquote data-quote="cwa107" data-source="post: 648842" data-attributes="member: 24098"><p>The hard drive is a common point of failure. You can run the Apple Hardware Test to check it. If you choose to replace it, bear in mind that you can use any PATA hard disk. You do not need to purchase the exact same make and model, just make sure that it uses a traditional IDE/Parallel ATA connector instead of the more modern SATA style.</p><p></p><p>Also note that many times when a machine shuts itself off and then will only turn on after a period of time, it's usually due to a thermal issue (like a bad fan). Have you confirmed that the fans are all functional?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cwa107, post: 648842, member: 24098"] The hard drive is a common point of failure. You can run the Apple Hardware Test to check it. If you choose to replace it, bear in mind that you can use any PATA hard disk. You do not need to purchase the exact same make and model, just make sure that it uses a traditional IDE/Parallel ATA connector instead of the more modern SATA style. Also note that many times when a machine shuts itself off and then will only turn on after a period of time, it's usually due to a thermal issue (like a bad fan). Have you confirmed that the fans are all functional? [/QUOTE]
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