Does anyone else's iMac go into a coma?
When I leave my iMac unattended, it frequently goes into a coma, for lack of a better term. The screen is dark, and nothing I do brings the computer to life again. It isn't really shut down, though. In order to get a usable computer, I have to hold the power button for several seconds to shut down, and then restart. It probably happens ten to fifteen times a week and is a real pain.
Does anyone have any ideas what's going on? I"m running OS version 10.7.3 on a 24" iMac from early 2008.
Thanks,
Gary
<<<Press anything on the keyboard.>>>
I've tried pressing everything on the keyboard, with no effect...
Gary
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