Q: G5 PPC 4x2.5GHz Kernal Panic
Not sure of the full spec as it's not starting right now, but purchased in 2006 (last of PPC) Quad core 4 x 2.5GHz I have 6 GB RAM - 2x1GB original 2x2GB added.
Use it in line with my new iMac mainly for checking e-mails and a few other menial tasks (plus for some old software tasks) Has been a bit flaky recently sometimes starts, sometimes goes fan crazy during startup and the two red lights come on behind the cheese grater housing (mid LHS front by the power button).
Over the last couple of days it's become unusable. Either does not start in 20 goes (even with long rests between times.
If it does start can't get anything done before it crashes. Rinse and repeat!
Please be aware that I'm not at all IT orientated but have taken it apart and cleaned out the dust with a blower and PC battery hoover. Does not seem to be any leaks from the cooling system either.
Have done no special starts … are any recommended? Read a reset NVRAM post here but would not try anything like that without 100% confirmation from someone who knows my situation. http://alexking.org/blog/2006/12/15/powermac-quad-ram-fix
Any help greatly appreciated - Deano
G5 PPC 4 x 2.5GHz, Mac OS X (10.4.11)
Posted on Nov 18, 2014 11:34 AM