I have an iMac G5 (May 2005) with OS X 10.11 that hasn't been used for over 1 1/2 years. I wanted to get the pertinent numbers and went to the system profiler (about this Mac). The window comes up but clicking on the more info button only gets the spinning wheel for several minutes and then some. What should I look for to fix it? I think I will try to make some use of this machine if *** is feasible.
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First off, no PPC G5 Mac can run any OS X version beyond OS X 10.5.8.
Try booting up using Safe Boot Mode from a cold start and see it things work better. And maybe try just leaving it plugged in for a while and try again, its PRAM battery may be dead but shouldn't bother innards data things too much.
Try booting up using Safe Boot Mode from a cold start and see it things work better. And maybe try just leaving it plugged in for a while and try again, its PRAM battery may be dead but shouldn't bother innards data things too much.
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Depending on the Mac model, a multimeter will work but access may be a PITA!!
The easiest way is to use the Date & Time System Preferences, set the date and time using the auto-set checkbox option, then disable that auto-check/set option, shutdown and unplug the power from the Mac and leave it unpowered for at least 30 minutes, then the next time its powered up, check the date and time system pref and if its not the correct time the PRAM battery is probably kaput.
IE: the correct date & time is one of the things kept in the battery held pram settings.
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First off boot from your Tiger OS X.4 DVD, go into Utilities and run Repair Disk to see what is reported. Like all iMacs, not the esaiest job in the world. There are two models, 17" and 20". Here are the instructions for replacing the battery in the 20" model:-
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iMac+G5+20-Inch+Model+A1145+PRAM+Battery+Replacement/1153
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iMac+G5+20-Inch+Model+A1145+PRAM+Battery+Replacement/1153
system profiler won't load
Harryb
My iMac is an "A1076" PPC and looks different than the one you referenced. I do have the original os 10.4 disc so, can I follow the same procedure as the A1153 model? The only fight I might have with that is the ejection mechanism on the iMac. It's been hung up before.
Thanks for the advice.
Bob
Harryb
My iMac is an "A1076" PPC and looks different than the one you referenced. I do have the original os 10.4 disc so, can I follow the same procedure as the A1153 model? The only fight I might have with that is the ejection mechanism on the iMac. It's been hung up before.
Thanks for the advice.
Bob
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Yep the original disc will do the job and here is the tear down for that model and if it is the PRAM battery a little easier job:-
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iMac+G5+20-Inch+Model+A1076+PRAM+Battery+Replacement/884
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iMac+G5+20-Inch+Model+A1076+PRAM+Battery+Replacement/884
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