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swordfish86 · Feb 7, 2007, 08:02 AM

Hi everyone,
i was just working on my mac pro & suddenly i had a power cut, my mac, tv, modem ect all went off for a second, and my mac just started up again automatically!
I really just wanted to check that this will have no damage to the computer, i have a surge protecter so im hoping its is ok, it seems fine i just wanted reasurance/a second opinion coz i have heard just turning ur comp off my the power ect it can damage it(or is that a load of bull?)

v glad i saved my work just before

many thanks!!

Sherman Homan · Feb 7, 2007, 09:16 AM

There really isn't much you can do to test if the computer was damaged. The fact that it restarted means that you did not fry the mobo, ram, etc. So don't sweat that. The most common problem will be an unhappy hard drive that didn't get to do a normal shut down. Do the Safe Mode, repair permissions dance if you have any worries.

I would get a battery backup that can get you through momentary power loss. And yes, just shutting off the computer will anger the hard drive gods. Glad you have a surge protector! Power loss is rarely a simple, clean cut off of electricity. It is usually accompanied by a spike, a brown out, static, off- cycle sine waves, etc. A good battery backup will have better filtering than a simple surge protector.

Leonard · Feb 7, 2007, 10:13 AM

Definitely check your HD with Disk Utility - not only verify permissions, but verify the actual HD. It may have suffered directory problems and those should be fixed right away. The HD may also be fine. It's just a good idea to check.

swordfish86 · Feb 8, 2007, 08:04 AM

ok i have done extended hardware test, verify disk, and permittions, repair permittions ect all have come back fine. does this mean i am now safe? lol

also is it worth getting a UPS? how many of you guys have them??how much/were from ect ect

or will my good belkin surge protector be fine?

thanks a lot guys

Sherman Homan · Feb 8, 2007, 08:16 AM

Get a UPS. They are very inexpensive compared to frying your computer. Most have much better electrical conditioning than surge protectors. It sounds like your power is very reliable, so you don't need to spend a fortune on a system that will keep you running for hours.