Q: My g5 boots up, gets the spinning wheel then shuts down

My g5 starts booting up, gets the spinning wheel then shuts down. The screen goes black. Does anyone know what to do? I reset the PRAM and it did the same thing. Not sure what to do.

G5, Mac OS X (10.4.9)

Posted on Feb 29, 2012 5:03 PM

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MGW Feb 29, 2012 5:15 PM in response to dtrumbull
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Feb 29, 2012 5:15 PM in response to dtrumbull

It ounds as if you have a thermal problem, probably defective caps r a failing power supply. Open the back and check for bulging or leaking capacitors.
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dtrumbull Feb 29, 2012 5:24 PM in response to MGW
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Feb 29, 2012 5:24 PM in response to MGW

I haven't ever attempted to open the back of the computer. Is this a fairly easy fix?
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MGW Feb 29, 2012 5:35 PM in response to dtrumbull
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Feb 29, 2012 5:35 PM in response to dtrumbull

It's quite easy, just follow these instructions, they're for a 17" but the other sizes are the same.
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