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iMac Power Failure

Just wondering if i could get some ideas on what could be happening with my iMac. I seems to loose power when I'm in the middle of using an application like iTunes or Safari or any application that has heavy CPU usage or HDD Read/Write like installing something from a CD/DVD or even on a mouse click or a key pressed on the keyboard. When it's idle it doesn't usually do this. When it does loose power, it will restart after about 7 seconds since i have reboot after a power failure checked in System Prefs. I can replicate this using any power outlet w/ or w/o a surge suppressor in my house but I can't seem to replicate it at work or at the Apple Store (annoying), suggesting it would be something in my house but i can't seem to pinpoint it. Could it be the iMac's power supply just being picky or something else?

Some Info: iMac 7,1 late 2007 (First Gen Aluminium). The power supply was already replaced in early 2008 oddly enough from the same problem but Apple was able to replicate the problem and replace it. The only upgrades done to it was the memory from 1gb to 4gb a while ago. I already put back in the original memory to see if this was it but the power issues continued.

Thanks for helping me out!
-jake

iMac (late 2007), Mac OS X (10.6.3)

Posted on May 3, 2010 7:56 PM

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May 3, 2010 9:02 PM in response to Jake Stoll

Jake,

I think what the previous poster was trying to say is he thinks it might be your power supply again. That was the first thought I had by the way your described the issue. If the iMac is still covered by AppleCare contact them immediately and open a case before your warranty runs out. If it's not covered follow this link to make an appointment at your local Apple Store to have it looked at.

Regards,

Roger

May 3, 2010 9:23 PM in response to Jake Stoll

I would recommend you speak to Apple Care then and open a case number and let them know what you have gone through at the store and how your machine is behaving. That way you have a record at least so if it does turn out to be the power supply and it fails after you Apple Care warranty expires then both you and Apple have record of you suggesting it.

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