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Imac takes a while to power on
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sweetymac
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Jul 16, 2008, 12:20 PM
 
Hi Everyone,

Recently my imac has issues powering on. It simply does not turn on with the touch of a button. Usuaully I have to disconnect the power cord, mouse, keyboard etc then re plug it all in to get it to turn on. I am wondering if any of you would shed some light as to why it is this way and if I should be alarmed. Initially in 2004 when I got the imac it had that whole logicboard issue and that was replaced by Apple, I am just hoping that this is not the case again because my warranty is over.
     
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Jul 16, 2008, 12:24 PM
 
Try reseating the memory, similar symptoms on mine, after upgrading memory, they had slipped down !!

iMac Intel Core i5, 2.5GHz, 4GB RAM, 500GB 21.5" Monitor 10.7.4.
iMac 17" 2.0ghz Intel Core 2 Duo w 3gb memory (White one) 10.6.8.
Internal 500gb / 160gb plus External 500gb x 2 (2x Time Machine)
     
sweetymac  (op)
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Jul 16, 2008, 12:33 PM
 
oh i see, i had a airport card put in do you think that could be similar to a memory thing?
     
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Jul 16, 2008, 01:24 PM
 
Always look for what's recently changed when faults show up.

So yes.

iMac Intel Core i5, 2.5GHz, 4GB RAM, 500GB 21.5" Monitor 10.7.4.
iMac 17" 2.0ghz Intel Core 2 Duo w 3gb memory (White one) 10.6.8.
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Jul 16, 2008, 01:39 PM
 
Is it something I can do on my own or should i take it back to the mac store
     
   
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