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Imac running VERY hot

Discussion in 'The Alternative OS' started by AMDIsTheBest010, May 2, 2006.

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  1. AMDIsTheBest010 Newcomer, in training

    hi all-

    I have an old Imac Rev. D (just for play) and after it has been on 4 about an hour or so it is very hot, i didnt know if this was normal or not then when it shuts off , as its coolong down, its sounds like bacon frying from the sizzling it makes

    Spec:
    96MB RAM
    6GB HD
    CD drive
    OS 8.6
    AMDIsTheBest010, May 2, 2006
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  2. kirock Newcomer, in training

    No that is way too hot. Do you smell plastic/insulation burning? It's probably the PSU, if it was the CPU it would be dead.
    kirock, May 2, 2006
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  3. AMDIsTheBest010 Newcomer, in training

    YES! it does smell like the plastics are burning, I have not been using since it has been getting so hot

    any suggestions anyone???
    AMDIsTheBest010, May 2, 2006
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