panic / Kernet Trap / debugger called ?

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panic / Kernet Trap / debugger called ?

On starting my iMac O S X 10.6.8 I get a transparent shroud drop down over the page with a message "you need to restart your computer by holding the power button down untill it turns off and restart." Also in the top LH corner of the screen is a fault message that includes the words 'panic' 'Kernet Trap' 'debugger called' together with a table of combined letters and figures.

I asked the local Apple store for advice and followed their instructions of (a) remove and replace the memory boards and (b) press down on P/ R/ alt/ cmd at the same time while switching on the computer. Niether of these have solved the problem.

Sometimes the computer stays on for a period, thus I am able to get this message out, but mainly it goes down immediately it had booted up and sometimes even during the boot up process.

Can anyone please help solve this problem?

Thanks MalcolmD

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Apr 22, 2012 8:19 AM

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Answer 1

Kappy

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Apr 22, 2012 9:52 AM in response to malcolmfromsouthampton

Mac OS X- How to log a kernel panic

If you can locate a panic log and post it that would help. Meanwhile visit The XLab FAQs and read the FAQ on diagnosing kernel panics.

If you boot the computer from your Snow Leopard DVD does it also panic? If it does then you have a hardware problem and will need to take it in for repair.

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Answer 2

Apr 23, 2012 1:27 AM in response to Kappy

Thanks for that Kappy.

The problem appears to be solved for since a couple of more shut and restart operations after hitting P/R/Alt/Cmd while switching on everything is working fine. Thanks again.

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