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My iMac G5 is a year old and when I got it, many people were talking about how noisy the fan was. I've been lucky for a year that mine has been absolutely silent. The only time the fans ran was when booting off a CD-ROM or when it reached 90 degrees in my office.
Now, for no apparent reason, the fan starts up after the computer has been on for a while. I am not using the CD drive at all, I'm not running any programs other than IM, mail, and browser (as usual), and it's not hot in here. If I shut down for a while and then start up again, it's quiet for an hour or so and then the fan starts.
Is this normal wear and tear? Does something need to be replaced? Any info would be appreciated.

Hello Magrite,
I have just picked up my Imac (first generation) from the certified Apple repair center and was very disappointed when the fan noise I had brought her in for seemed worse. The replaced the CPU fans and nothing changed. The computer still has a loud buzzing sound that is very aggravating. I have had this problem since I received my IMac but finally got fedup. So it would appear that I have to send her back so that they can keep testing her out.
If they find the cause I will relay the message.
Best of luck
Stephanie

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