General Problems with iMac 9,1 's

There seems to be a disturbing trend as of the last two OS releases, Mavericks and Yosemite, and it involves a lot of iMac 9.1's. You see a lot of reports of sudden shutdowns, kernel panics, graphics issues, Safari crashes, Messages woes...and the list goes on. I have an early 2009 iMac 9,1 with 8GB RAM and an nVidia 130gt 512 Mb. With the release of Mavericks 10.9.4, I started getting the Sudden Shutdown Syndrome (machine powers down with no warning, like the power cord was pulled). After doing the required switching of power cables, using different RAM, switching of UPS's, opening the computer to clean it, etc..., I thought it might be a problem with either the power supply unit, the graphics card, or the logic board. Unfortunately, I'm overseas in a country that doesn't have an Apple Store so an easy repair option isn't available to me.
Pressing forward, I noticed that I didn't get any crashes or shutdowns in Safe Mode. Granted, only subset of the extensions are loaded, but if it was a flaky PSU or logic board, it would seem that it would show something at some point. And, the thing about graphics cards is that when they go bad, they start to leave artifacts and pixilate, and that wasn't happening in full boot or safe mode. I also noticed that in full boot mode, I could repeat certain actions that would cause a shutdown 100% of the time. I have also read reports where people had the logic board, graphics, and/or PSU changed out, the problem went away for a bit, then came back!
I'm now thinking that this is a software conflict that specifically affects iMac 9,1's and Macs of similar architectures. I'm fairly convinced of this because when I entered the Yosemite Public Beta Program (I was desperate to get a fix), I noticed that with each release, certain actions that would cause 100% failure/shutdown were gone, while others remained. When I installed Public Beta 5, and did a cache cleanup...MY SHUTDOWN PROBLEM WAS GONE! All the actions that used to crash the machine didn't work anymore. If it was a hardware problem, it would seem like the shutdown problem would still be present.
But, alas, mine is still a tale of woe. When I installed Public Beta 6, THE SHUTDOWNS RETURNED! When I looked at the release notes, it mentioned unspecified driver changes. Hmmmmmmm. Unfortunately, Public Beta 6 was the GM so when I downloaded the Yosemite Final Release, nothing changed...same old crashes.
So, what do I think is happening? I'd bet my bottom dollar that the problem lies in the interaction between the GeForceTesla driver, the kexts which control the power management of the graphics cards, and the system/user cache files. I think if Apple investigated those areas, a solution may be found. Also, I wish they would go back to Public Beta 5 and see why that release was so stable for iMac 9,1's (at least for mine anyway).
However, if anyone else has any insight to these problems, I'd love to hear it.
As a side note, Safari (along with my system) crashes frequently while Google Chrome Canary 64-bit is as solid as a rock. And, again, I experience no crashes in Safe Mode, even with using Safari.

I have an iMac9.1 24" and had no issues in Mavericks and have no issues at all in Yosemite. So it seems to rule out hardware-problems.

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Why is it about iMacs that has these pseudo "burn-in" issue with their displays?
Is this due to cheap component (LG panels)?
Or is this some scheme by Apple to make people pay?
Or both?
I am a proud mac (for that I have insulted enough PC and Linux sinners), but during the day I am forced to be a PC at work. But I have NEVER EVER seen any image persistence on any make/model of 3rd party LCD monitors before. My iMac is currently connected to a Samsung LCD monitor, and when my "dangle" a window (say Safari) between 2 monitors and leave both screens ON for 5 hours, my iMac monitor gets the "burn-in", but the Samsung doesn't.
Maybe 5 hours is a bit extreme, but I am starting to see faint "gridlines" showing up on my screen after I had my Excel open for more than 40 minutes.
What gives?

You are not alone with regards to this issue with the screen.
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1446926&start=0&tstart=0
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=12248055#12248055
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I have a similar set up with a Samsung monitor connected and have not issue with the Samsung.

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I have a problem with Imac mid 2010 graphics card (ATI Radeon 5670 512MB). When I play video formats like xvid, mkv, avi iMac freezes and emits horrible sound,in service said the problem is not overheating. Not a problem with memory or hard disk because I placed second correct parts.The same problem is with OSX 10.6.8 and 10.8.4 and other players.Apple hardware test found no problem and tech tool pro found no fault.
After five days of testing in the service they can not found fault and it was decided to change the graphics card.
New graphics have been tested for two days but it is not reproduced divx ... but their test software which did not find any fault on the old graphics...
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You could look at the System Profile for the info it presents for the card. But why wouldn't you think it's not up to date if you have the latest install (according to your sig above)?
What program are you trying to run? Is there anything in the system log?
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Hello dear Apple.
I have bought new iMac with retina 5K display and I have found lot of problem with it. It was December 2014 when I got my first iMac. And after then I have found few real problems with it.
The first problem is I can't open high resolution image with standard Preview.app. I mean 'high resolution' - more then 30-40 megapixels. When I open them, I can see image, but only 2-3 seconds, and after that I see horizontal artifacts only. I can't open images, like this Rembrandt.jpg; Carpaccio.jpg; Holbein.jpg
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I am sorry for my language and style, but I do not know what I should doing with that. And should I hope, that my problem resolve with OS X updates? Or it is hardware problem of the whole iMacs 5K...

Yes Ralph, absolutely correct, 4 times. Do you have the graphic card the same as me, or m290? Could I ask you check your iMac for few things, please?
For the first, can you enlarge scale in System preference/Display and install plain dark color desktop background. Are there any footprints after rectangular selection like in my video https://youtu.be/dBglFvjJx1Q?
And for the second, could you download this image https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/07/Rembrandt_Harmensz._van_Rijn _-_Nachtwacht_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg and open in plain Preview.app, and zoom it? Are there any glitches?
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Problem with iMac quality

I own a 27" iMac that is just less than 4 years old, and where after sending it for repair with Apple in Denmark was told that it needed a new graphics card for DKK 2899 - approx. USD 490.00.
I found out that the iMac is produced at a factory in Shanghai called W8 where Apple have had problems with exact same issue in the past, and it seems had agreed to extended warranty replacement to fix these problems.
Nevertheless I do believe that Apple customers buy Apple products because we expect superior quality and no Apple customer would expect to have problems with a major component especially on such an expensive products and certainly not within 4 years.
And if there were a seldom problem with a unit that Apple would rather step up to the plate and stand behind their products quality.
In my case it seems Apple - or at least Apple in Denmark - is unwilling to do so even though they acknowledge that it very seldom happen

Do you have a support system in Denmark to protect customers from problems with products and services. If so advance your complaint there. Irrespective of the warranty, here in the UK you can get official help against any supplier of goods that are faulty up to six years from purchase. But you must be reasonable in your approach. Apple's warranty promise specifically allows for this when it says ...
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MacBook Pro 15" Late 2011 Problems with iMac 27" Late 2009 TDM

Hi,
I just got problems with my iMac 27" Late 2009 (Mini-DisplayPort) and my MacBook Pro 15" Late 2011 (Thunderbolt).
When I try to use my iMac as external monitor for my MacBook, there are massive glitches and graphical bugs on my second screen.
I bought a MDP-to-MDP wire from Belkin which works perfect on other computers.
I tried these things:
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- Shut down all computers ... then booted MBP, iMac and triggered CMD+F2
- SMC, PRAM reset on both devices
The cable works, because:
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Maybe its a problem with the internal 6750M of my MacBook Pro 15"?
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Since this is a user to user forum with no employees participation, your plea is a good a screaming into the wilderness. I suggest that you post your thoughts here:
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Hi all,
i can't seem to get any help from anywhere else. so i try to post it here.
i tried to call the apple store (indonesia) which i bought this imac 27" from. got transfered 4 times and i had to explain it to them all over. in the end i got to speak to the technician and i asked whether i can get a replacement and they don't think it's the correct solution and leave me hanging here.
the apple store is listed as an apple authorized service provider (AASP) or apple authorized distributor (AAD):
iBox by Padang Digital Indonesia - Apple Authorised Service Provider
Puri Imperium Office Plaza, (Belakang Menara Imperium)
Jl. Kuningan Madya Kav. 5-6, Jakarta
12980
Tel: 62 21 8370-iBox (4269); 830 6763
Fax: 62 21 830 6730
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ibox.co.id
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so, let's go to the problem:
i can't share my internet with airport built-in in my imac 27".
I'm using ZTE usb hsdpa modem connected to the imac. (fyi, my friend is using the same exact modem and internet provider and don't have any problems with internet sharing using his macbook)
i tried to share the internet through the airport express simply with these steps:
1. open the system preferences, internet sharing,
2. connection with "ZTE usb modem", and the box next to "Airport" is ticked
3. turn on the internet sharing
4. press start
5. yes the firewall is off.
and these are what i'm having right now:
1. the airport symbol wont turn into an arrow
2. when i open the network preferences, it says: AirPort is turned on but is not connected to a network. (color is orange not green)
3. i searched the wireless network with my ipod touch and i found nothing
4. if i try to "create a network" here's what it says "There was an error creating your computer-to-computer network."
5. this are the details on the airport card:
Software Versions:
Menu Extra: 6.2 (620.24)
configd plug-in: 6.2 (620.15.1)
System Profiler: 6.0 (600.9)
Network Preference: 6.2 (620.24)
AirPort Utility: 5.5.1 (551.19)
IO80211 Family: 3.1 (310.6)
Interfaces:
en1:
Card Type: AirPort Extreme (0x168C, 0x8F)
Firmware Version: Atheros 9280: 2.1.9.5
Locale: RoW
Country Code:
Supported PHY Modes: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Supported Channels: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165
Wake On Wireless: Supported
Status: Not Associated
and yes, i've updated all the airport software and i stick on the 10.6.2 os.
It seems like people who has this latest imac 27" also having problems with the airport express. and they somehow got a replacement.
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2261196&tstart=0&messageID=109 80828
so, i really really appreciate if i can get help here.
many thanks and best regards,
irene

If you have anything configured in System Preferences/Network/Airport then you have conflicts configured into the network. I suggest that you start from the beginning. Do not assume anything. Do not take any short cuts. Start fresh.
Go to Sys Prefs/Sharing turn off Internet Sharing. Go to Sys Prefs/Network, highlight AirPort and press the - symbol below to remove the AirPort interface. Now press the + symbol and create a new AirPort Interface. In the new AirPort interface do not turn on AirPort. You should only select the box to show AirPort Status in the menu bar. Now press Apply.
Go to Sys Prefs/Sharing and follow the steps 1 through 11 in my first post.
In step 11 Sys Prefs should ask you to turn on AirPort. Turn it on. It should next ask you to start Internet Sharing. Start Internet Sharing.
The AirPort Status in the menu bar should show AirPort is on and have an arrow pointing up. In the AirPort Status dropdown menu it should show AirPort is ON, Internet Sharing is ON and it should show the name of the Internet Sharing network that you created.

Reboot problems with iMac dual intel 1.83 OS 10.4.6

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Welcome to Apple Discussions!
When you verified with disk utility the disk, you basically ran fsck. Permissions are another factor here, but the fact it failed the disk check suggest major directory problems with the hard disk. Unfortunately the only third party directory repair utilities that I know work well currently are for PowerPC Macs only. If you have another Mac, suggest putting the iMac in target disk mode and see if it is seen by the other Mac. The target disk mode is described by this article:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58583
If it is, then you can recover your data.
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http://www.macsales.com/ sells equivalent Firewire hard drives for good prices, and http://www.prosofteng.com/ is where to get Data Rescue.
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http://discussions.apple.com/forum.jspa?forumID=1165
My suggestion is to find a way to completely and safely remove Boot Camp and only use it on non-production machines.
I don't think your problem is an online networking issue, which I see you posted in that forum.

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I'm attaching an image split into 2 parts, the 2nd part is shot exactly after I minimised the browser. It clearly shows a faded ghost image on the grey Photoshop canvas.
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http://www.neilazzopardi.com/imac.jpg
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den.thed it's not that I took it the wrong way or anything but shouldn't I be doing whatever I like with my iMac?
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Delete the following items in the /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/ folder:
com.apple.PowerManagement.plist
com..apple.AutoWake.plist
Also delete the /Home/Library/Preferences/com.apple.systemuiserver.plist file
Reboot the computer.
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Hello!
I had the same problem with my iMac G5 20" (iSight) as described by Bob North Apr. 18, 2006 at http://www.macintouch.com/readerreports/imacg5/topic2276.html#apr25:
"""" I repair Apple products, and recently I've seen strange and erratic display problems with the G5 flat-panel (iSight) 17" and 20"...and I am very curious about the origin. The picture will display what I will call "plaid pixles". Upon boot, the dispaly appears normal, but within 5-10 minutes, either at desktop or in ASD, the normal display will "crash" to the "plaid" display. The desktop, or whatever, can still be distinguished in the background, but it is overwashed by the plaid patterns -- which do change slightly, and also cover the full space of the screen. I've seen different scenarios, 3 in 2 weeks, where the symptom is exhibited with no particular failure pattern -- both before and after repair. I've replaced the main logic on one occasion, with no fix...but the 2nd try replaced both display panel and inverter. The display issue was fixed, but the system exhibited lockups only when it reached the destop. Another repair the same issue was seen after replacing the 20" main logic, where the symptom was not present previous. Personal opinion of the late 2005 IMAC flat-panels, in the hardware sense, is the likelihood of component manufacture issues, possibly the main logic boards or the panel displays themselves. Repair of this model, as opposed to the earlier, non-iSight flat-panel 17 and 20" models are extremely difficult -- access to main componenets is blocked by the display panel, which must be removed for each troubleshooting attempt. The internal hardware design is not oriented for repair ease...they are by far the most difficult to work on.
Any input regarding the display issues? Thanks.""""
I can't use the mouse or anything else, and after a while the fans start to go on max. This is the second time I encounter this problem within 30 days. What I have noticed is that the day before, the brightness of the screen started to "blink" slightly -- like if the screen tried to adjust itself.
But I haven't experienced what Bob North describes as the: "Upon boot, the dispaly appears normal, but within 5-10 minutes, either at desktop or in ASD, the normal display will "crash" to the "plaid" display".
I just restart with the power button and everything is working OK. I made an Extended Hardware test without any problems detected.
I have been looking for this issue with iMac G5 20" (iSight) and only found it at http://www.macintouch.com/readerreports/imacg5/topic2276.html#apr25 :
Apr. 18, 2006
bob north
I repair Apple products, and recently I've seen strange and erratic display problems with the G5 flat-panel (iSight) 17" and 20"...and I am very curious about the origin. The picture will display what I will call "plaid pixles". Upon boot, the dispaly appears normal, but within 5-10 minutes, either at desktop or in ASD, the normal display will "crash" to the "plaid" display. The desktop, or whatever, can still be distinguished in the background, but it is overwashed by the plaid patterns -- which do change slightly, and also cover the full space of the screen. I've seen different scenarios, 3 in 2 weeks, where the symptom is exhibited with no particular failure pattern -- both before and after repair. I've replaced the main logic on one occasion, with no fix...but the 2nd try replaced both display panel and inverter. The display issue was fixed, but the system exhibited lockups only when it reached the destop. Another repair the same issue was seen after replacing the 20" main logic, where the symptom was not present previous. Personal opinion of the late 2005 IMAC flat-panels, in the hardware sense, is the likelihood of component manufacture issues, possibly the main logic boards or the panel displays themselves. Repair of this model, as opposed to the earlier, non-iSight flat-panel 17 and 20" models are extremely difficult -- access to main componenets is blocked by the display panel, which must be removed for each troubleshooting attempt. The internal hardware design is not oriented for repair ease...they are by far the most difficult to work on.
Any input regarding the display issues? Thanks.
Apr. 19, 2006
Robert Mohns
bob north describes: "...recently I've seen strange and erratic display problems with the G5 flat-panel (iSight) 17" and 20"...and I am very curious about the origin. The picture will display what I will call "plaid pixles". Upon boot, the dispaly appears normal, but within 5-10 minutes, either at desktop or in ASD, the normal display will "crash" to the "plaid" display. The desktop, or whatever, can still be distinguished in the background, but it is overwashed by the plaid patterns -- which do change slightly, and also cover the full space of the screen."
Does it look anything like this?
http://downwardspiral.net/gallery/pbg4-display
My nearly 3 year old Titanium PowerBook G4 just did this one day, out of the blue. The problem went away after a few minutes, but I had already taken photos. Thanks to those photos, Apple gave the powerbook a new logic board.
(This PowerBook has had its logic board replaced twice, a new optical drive, and a cracked case edge replaced. AppleCare has more than paid for itself. Despite the occasional problems, I remain very happy with this machine. I'm sure I'd be much less happy if I had not bought AppleCare!)
Hubert

Hubert Frank,
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What troubleshooting methods have you tried to solve your issue?
The knowledgeable users will need this info to avoid the "been there, done that" senerios.
Have you tried the methods mentioned in the following Knowledge Base Article?
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301283 Troubleshooting when there's no picture on the display
Do you have AppleCare? If so, have you contacted them? If so, outcome?

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