Q: I disconnected my MAC when going on vacation when I went to power it up I got the tone but then a grey screen followed by 3 loud b ... I disconnected my MAC when going on vacation when I went to power it up I got the tone but then a grey screen followed by 3 loud beeps has anyone ever had this happen? more
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Jun 10, 2014 12:43 PM in response to 14CACby rkaufmann87,3 beeps indicate a RAM problem. This could be:
- Incorrect RAM
- Failed RAM
- Unseated RAM
Did you upgrade the machine's RAM ?
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Jun 10, 2014 1:13 PM in response to rkaufmann87by 14CAC,My son did I believe when he was visiting and he's not here now. Is this a simple fix?
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Jun 10, 2014 2:07 PM in response to 14CACby Old Toad,Yes. This Apple document describes how to access the RAM on the various models of iMac: iMac: How to remove or install memory
First step would be to remove and reset firmly the RAM modules and give it another try. If that fails, remove the new RAM modules and replace with the original Apple modules that came with the Mac.
The more reliable sources for Mac RAM modules are Crucial.com and otherworldcompution.com. Both are very reliable and will guarantee your satisfaction.
Check to see where your son got the modules. Also check the modules carefully to make sure they match the specifications for your iMac exactly.
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