Facetious
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Just recently, my OS - X G5 has been shutting off and restarting back up by herself some 5 - 10 mins. later.
A little research led me to remove the back panel and check for proper fan operation. Apparently the unit shuts down when the processor temp surpasses something like 170 degree ƒ.
Bingo ! The larger of the two fans is motionless. I delicately, by hand, rotate the circular fan to verify that it hasn't ceased - confirm - it spins freely. I then, with grounded wrist strap attached, unplug the tiny black fan wire harness and immediately reconnect it as original in the hopes that it may re energize. I power back up the unit but, the larger fan will only run at the highest speed no matter how many files are open.
Is there something in the Utilities file Activity Monitor where I can recalibrate the fan to automatic control ?
Thanks ! :o
A little research led me to remove the back panel and check for proper fan operation. Apparently the unit shuts down when the processor temp surpasses something like 170 degree ƒ.
Bingo ! The larger of the two fans is motionless. I delicately, by hand, rotate the circular fan to verify that it hasn't ceased - confirm - it spins freely. I then, with grounded wrist strap attached, unplug the tiny black fan wire harness and immediately reconnect it as original in the hopes that it may re energize. I power back up the unit but, the larger fan will only run at the highest speed no matter how many files are open.
Is there something in the Utilities file Activity Monitor where I can recalibrate the fan to automatic control ?
Thanks ! :o