COOL FEATURE - Apple Hardware Test (AHT) built-in. No disc needed!

It's a MacBook Late 2007... it would be interesting to see what other models have this feature.
Start the Mac
hold the D key
do NOT put in your installer disc
it starts up Apple Hardware Test (AHT) in like 5 seconds. No disc needed. VERY COOL
(unfortunately, it seems to have been disabled after I did the Keyboard Firmware Update)

Some G5s had a firmware update that caused problems with the version of Apple Hardware Test that shipped with the G5. The Latest G5 Apple Hardware Test is 2.2.5
Call Apple and see if you can get it.
Another hardware test is TechTool Pro
<http://www.micromat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=48>
Meanwhile, try testing with some of the RAM removed. Try different combinations of RAM modules and slots. Always use them in pairs.

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  • COOL FEATURE-Apple Hardware Test built-in. No disc needed!

    It's a MacBook Late 2007... it would be interesting to see what other models have this feature.
    Start the Mac
    hold the D key
    do NOT put in your installer disc
    it starts up Apple Hardware Test (AHT) in like 5 seconds. No disc needed. VERY COOL
    (unfortunately, it seems to have been disabled after I did the Keyboard Firmware Update) -- 2 units, same issue.
    Is there a way to get this feature working again?
    What other models have (had) this feature?

    Well, I've tried some experiments:
    1) Removed the hard disk from the MacBook, and tried starting up while holding down the D key. Question mark icon. So apparently the AHT is not in ROM, but ensconced somewhere invisibly on the HD.
    2) Put the HD back in, started the MacBook from a standard, late-2007 retail 10.5.1 Install DVD (not the Install/Restore DVD that came with it). No AHT of course. And when it started up, the backlight went dark. Shining a lamp on the screen and looking from an angle, I was able to see enough to erase the HD. And tried starting again with the D pressed. Question mark icon. So apparently the AHT is not in a special HD partition that persists even when the HD is erased.
    3) Installed 10.5.1 on the MacBook HD using the standard 10.5 Install DVD (not the Install/Restore DVD that came with it); once again, running the MacBook from that DVD turned the display backlight off. Then started the MacBook with the D key pressed. Question mark icon. So the standard, retail 10.5 Installer doesn't install the AHT.
    4) Started the MacBook from its own Install/Restore DVD, and restored the factory HD setup. When setup was finished, shut down and started again pressing the D key. Apple Hardware Test (v.3A143) appeared.
    Conclusion: Apple Hardware Test is on the hard disk, not in ROM, installed as part of the software specific to this model. If the disk is erased and System software is installed from a generic 10.5 DVD - for instance, because the original Install/Restore DVDs have been lost - AHT will not be installed. So the instructions in the manual apply only so long as the original disk setup (or a restoration of same using the original DVDs) remains. Otherwise the original Install Disc #1 will be required to run Apple Hardware Test.

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    Hi,
    I would like to run the Apple Hardware Test (AHT) on my MacPro(2,1) and since I have upgraded from Panther through Leopard to Snow Leopard, I have misplaced the original installation disks that came with my Mac Pro. Is there anyway to run AHT without those original install disks? Is there somewhere to download the images that I need?
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    You will have to call AppleCare and arrange to purchase replacements. There are no alternative sources for the AHT for your Mac Pro.

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    Hi there,
    I've finally had it with some hardware issues that I've had since day 1 of owning this G5 Dual 1.8.
    Running10.4.9 OSX...
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    When I run an Apple Hardware Test, The AHT disc crashes each time at the 5 minute and :12 second mark while "In Progress" on the "Mass Storage" test, it freezes and the fan gets loud. I do a hard restart to get up and running ok each time afterwards.
    I've never received a complete AHT result of tests summary, ever, so I don't know what's really wrong, ever. But I know something is not right. Using Disk Utility is a joke, SMART status is always "verified" of course, no obvious system software errors.
    I'm using the disc that came with my G5 "Additional Software Apple Hardware Test":
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    Disc Version: 1.1
    I've scoured Apple knowledge base for anything on this version-but nothing.
    Any suggestions please. IS there any hardware testing software out there besides the faulty AHT disc software Apple provides? The nearest Apple store is over an hour and half away, I just don't have time to drive there to hear the same thing I already know, and if I could pinpoint the problem myself with proper software, I can handle doing the maintenance....
    Please help!
    Thanks!
    DAve

    Some G5s had a firmware update that caused problems with the version of Apple Hardware Test that shipped with the G5. The Latest G5 Apple Hardware Test is 2.2.5
    Call Apple and see if you can get it.
    Another hardware test is TechTool Pro
    <http://www.micromat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=48>
    Meanwhile, try testing with some of the RAM removed. Try different combinations of RAM modules and slots. Always use them in pairs.

  • Yet another pointless question about the practically non-existent iMac G5 Apple Hardware Test (AHT) disk.

    I have a 17" iMac G5 (iSight model) also known as model A1144, PowerMac12,1 or MA063LL/A.
    Where do I download the Apple Hardware Test (AHT) disk for this machine? Apparently nowhere. However, it would really help me on my quest if I knew what I was looking for.
    Does anyone know what AHT version is compatable with my machine? 2.2.1? 2.3.1?
    How about the part number on the disk? I have some Intel disks that say 2Z691-5734-A that (obviously) won't work.
    Is the AHT on Disk 1 or Disk 2? I'm starting to think there never was an AHT for this model.
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    Disk 2: 2Z691-5493-A
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    http://www.welovemacs.com/2z69153179a.html
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  • Apple Hardware Test (AHT) Hard Drive Full Read Fail But SMART Status OK

    I have a Mac mini Server from Mid 2010 running Snow Leopard Server.
    Ocassionally, it'll freeze up with the spinning beachball wheel for a few minutes. This usually happens when opening an app or performing an app function from the menu bar. It's a pretty clean system—there are not many apps installed.
    I suspect it's a hadrware issue. I ran Disk Utility's Permission and Disk Repair. All good. SMART Status is verified. So I ran the Apple Hardware Test. Everything passes except for the Hard Drive's "Full Read"—it fails because "Reading took longer than the average time". The Hard Drive "Short .. test" and "Check SMART Status" pass.
    Does anyone have an idea of what's going on here? Is the hard drive the issue? I don't understand how there can be a read issue (or hard drive issue), when the SMART Status is verfied.

    S.M.A.R.T isn't perfect. Neither is AHT for that matter, but if it is reporting that reading is taking longer than it should then an impending failure is likely. The occasional "wait cursor" appearance supports that diagnosis.
    Consider yourself fortunate in that you still have the ability to back up anything important, and you can plan a convenient time for its replacement.

  • Apple Hardware Test (AHT) is GONE!! after Lion install

    After installing Lion on my new early 2011 MBP the AHT is gone...
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    I called the APP hotline to inquire about it and the technician couldn't boot into the AHT on all the macs with Lion available to him.
    (a report has been filed with the engineering team)
    According to the newly updated KB: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1509
    QUOTE: "Some Macintosh computers that shipped with OS X Lion support the use of Apple Hardware Test over the Internet."
    After pressing and holding the "D" key the Mac just loads into the desktop... There is no online AHT or pre-installed AHT available...
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    If you are having the same problem maybe you should also report it to Apple: http://www.apple.com/feedback/ or the APP hotline...

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    > Originally I thought the AHT had a different partition on the HD but it ends up being an extension of the OS.
    > This is not installed in OS X Lion, If you used the USB key or download it from the App Store, the AHT will not be included.
    > So, to install it back in, you can either run the install from the DVD (just make sure you don't install iLife again and other files which you may not need)
    OR
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    > Restart your mac
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  • Apple Hardware Test (AHT) invoked at startup with 'ALT-D' not 'D'

    Although several reasonnaably reliable sources (including such page as http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1533 ) mention that pressing 'D' at startup will invoke the Apple Hardware Test startup option, at leats on my Macbook Pro 2011 with OSX Lion, EFI 2.8 it is really 'ALT-D' that invokes AHT not 'D'. Pressing the 'D' at startup simply seems to hangs bootup until I release the key.

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    Look here:
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    Message was edited by: Klaus1

  • Apple Hardware Test : Use original Tiger Instal disc, or new Leopard disc?

    Hi,
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    Incidentally, slow is usually software-related not hardware-related.
    Barry

  • Apple hardware test (AHT) preinstalled on latest macs

    hello,
    it seems that apple ships it's latest mac models, with AHT preinstalled - i.e. if you hold down the 'D' key on startup a new mac boots into AHT even without any CD present.
    according to another thread (which i unfortunately lost the link to) it is installed in the following hidden direcotry:
    /System/Library/CoreServices/.diagnostics
    which contains a whole lot of things.
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    thanks for your reply - that is exactly what i had hoped for.
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    Hi,
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