Q: Panic repor
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Jun 6, 2016 3:46 PMby theratter,This is not a panic report: Mac OS X- How to log a kernel panic. Here are some useful resources:
How to fix kernel panics after installing OS X updates | MacIssues
Visit The XLab FAQs and read the FAQ on diagnosing kernel panics
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Jun 6, 2016 5:09 PMby Linc Davis,That kind of panic (and obviously, it is a panic) is caused by a drive failure or perhaps by some other hardware fault.
Make a "Genius" appointment at an Apple Store, or go to another authorized service provider. You may have to leave the machine there for several days.
Back up all data on the internal drive(s) before you hand over your computer to anyone. There are ways to back up a computer that isn't fully functional—ask if you need guidance.
If privacy is a concern, erase the data partition(s) with the option to write zeros* (do this only if you have at least two complete, independent backups, and you know how to restore to an empty drive from any of them.) Don’t erase the recovery partition, if present.
Keep your confidential data secure during hardware repair.
Apple recommends that you deauthorize a device in the iTunes Store before having it serviced.
*An SSD doesn't need to be zeroed.
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Jun 6, 2016 10:51 PMby theratter,That type of panic, then, usually indicates major hardware failure. Could be memory fault or drive failure or motherboard failure. Unless you can determine which of those is most likely, then you should make an appointment at the Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar for service. If needed find an Apple Store - Find a Store - Apple.
Obviously, if you are unable to startup the computer then you cannot make a backup or otherwise save or erase data. If the drive has failed then you cannot write zeros to it in order to protect your privacy. Such suggestions are not relevant to a condition where you have machine failure to the extent that you cannot start it up.
