HT1749: iMac G5 and Intel-based iMac: How to locate the serial number

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Q: iMac G5 Intel-based iMac will not power up.  No power at all. What can I do?

I came home the other day after my cleaning woman was here and now my iMac won't power up at all.

Nothing, not even a noise or a flicker.  I've got it plugged into an outlet that I know works, I have a lamp

plugged into the same outlet right now.  I took the cord all the way out of the back of the machine, and plugged

it back in again, twice.  I figure she must have done something while vacuuming, but that is just a wild guess.

My newer Mac is right next to it, plugged into the same wall, and it is perfectly fine.  I did leave the iMac on

but resting for quite a while.  Perhaps it just burnt out!!  I never use it, but it's my backup for a few thousand

photos and I'd like to be able to access it just for that, if nothing else.  Any suggestions?  The closest

Genius Bar is over an hour away, I live out in the countryside.  I will bring it there if I have to, though.  Thanks.

iMac (20-inch Late 2006)

Posted on Feb 9, 2014 7:42 AM

by MichelPM,Solvedanswer
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A:

My thinking is that the Power Supply finally died.

You are going to have to bring your Mac in for free diagnosis and then decide, based on the cost estimate whether you want to have this Mac repaired.

Posted on Feb 10, 2014 5:50 PM

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Q: iMac G5 Intel-based iMac will not power up.  No power at all. What can I do?

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  • by Klaus1,

    Klaus1 Klaus1 Feb 9, 2014 3:45 PM in response to k2k9
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    Feb 9, 2014 3:45 PM in response to k2k9

    It's either a PPC G5 iMac or an Intel iMac. Which is it please, and running what version of OS X?

  • by k2k9,

    k2k9 k2k9 Feb 10, 2014 8:00 AM in response to Klaus1
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    Feb 10, 2014 8:00 AM in response to Klaus1

    Sorry, don't know because I can't turn it on.  I'm 99% sure it's an Intel iMac (got it in 2006) and

    it's running the highest possible OS X version that can be run on that machine.

  • by k2k9,

    k2k9 k2k9 Feb 11, 2014 2:58 PM in response to k2k9
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    Feb 11, 2014 2:58 PM in response to k2k9

    My stepson had a cord from his identical machine (we bought them at the same time).

    I borrowed the cord and still no power.  The manufacture date on the bottom of my

    iMac is 2007, so I got it in 2007, not '06 as previously stated.  I know the OS X is

    the highest one I could upgrade to until it wouldn't accept higher version updates.

     

    I still can't determine whether it's a PPC G5 or an Intel, but I've never heard of

    a PPC G5 before now, so it must be an Intel.  I have the serial number.  It is

    W8******VUV  Model number A1207  iMac 20" 2.16GHZ  1GB/250GB  if that helps

    any.  I found all this info on the bottom of the base.  Thanks for your help.

     

     

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  • by MichelPM,Solvedanswer

    MichelPM MichelPM Feb 10, 2014 5:50 PM in response to k2k9
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    Feb 10, 2014 5:50 PM in response to k2k9

    My thinking is that the Power Supply finally died.

    You are going to have to bring your Mac in for free diagnosis and then decide, based on the cost estimate whether you want to have this Mac repaired.

  • by stevejobsfan0123,Helpful

    stevejobsfan0123 stevejobsfan0123 Feb 10, 2014 5:54 PM in response to k2k9
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    Feb 10, 2014 5:54 PM in response to k2k9

    It's a Late 2006 Intel iMac. The problem is it is also considered vintage due to its age, so Apple will not repair it, you'll have to find a third party. I would imagine Apple could at least diagnose the issue for you, though, they just can't open up the machine.