HT2173: iMac G5: Troubleshooting when your computer won't turn on

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Q: I have a IMac G5 and I turn power on without a hard drive installed but after 3 minutes the computer turn off?

Hello,

I have a IMac G5 I turn the power on without a hard drive installed but after 3 minutes the computer turn off. Can someone help me with what I feel is a problem.

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Posted on Feb 2, 2013 10:46 PM

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Q: I have a IMac G5 and I turn power on without a hard drive installed but after 3 minutes the computer turn off?

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by Klaus1,

Klaus1 Feb 3, 2013 2:53 AM in response to KC955
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Feb 3, 2013 2:53 AM in response to KC955

No harddrive installed?? So where is the operating system?
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KC955 Feb 3, 2013 5:58 PM in response to Klaus1
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Feb 3, 2013 5:58 PM in response to Klaus1

Klaus 1

There's no operating system installed at this time, Let me inform you that I'm a new user concerning Mac computers.
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by Klaus1,

Klaus1 Feb 4, 2013 2:52 AM in response to KC955
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Feb 4, 2013 2:52 AM in response to KC955

No computer of any kind works without an operating system!
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HT2173: iMac G5: Troubleshooting when your computer won't turn on

Q: I have a IMac G5 and I turn power on without a hard drive installed but after 3 minutes the computer turn off?

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