Hardware check showing error 4mot/2/40000004:ox3cf4d090

Can anyone tell me what this error indicates? thank you

Time for a new Drive. Depending on which iMac you have, this can range from very simple to quite complicated. iFixit has directions for many models.
http://www.ifixit.com/blog/2009/11/introducing-imac-and-mac-mini-repair-manuals/
If it looks uncomplicated, it can be quite inexpensive to do this yourself. Post back if you want information on obtaining a drive.

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I ran hardware test and error 4MOT/1/40000003: HDD-1322 came up. Anyone know what this is?

I ran hardware test and error 4MOT/1/40000003: HDD-1322 came up. Anyone know what this is?

Hi guys,
I have a similar problem, the numbers at the end of the error code change a bit, when i do the apple hardware test again ( I have an imac of early 2008, 2,66 GH). I have 2 GB Ram now, after one week ago one of the 2GB-Ram sticks "died") In fact, it was working quite much, then suddenly (i bought imac in june 2009) the ram stick was broken. The apple-support center told me its probably not a problem, but did not tell me what the error code means. I have apple-care for 3 years, its a luck i did it, so they will take it and check carefully, but just after i insisted on the error. It seems they do not want to tell u what that could be....
Do u guys think the ram-stick was broken because the imac was too hot???

AHT Error: 4MOT/2/40000004: BOOSTA-907

So I was running the Apple Hardware Test looking initially for a memory issue, which I was able to isolate. However, the second time through I got the above error: 4MOT/2/40000004: BOOSTA-907 From what I have read this is likely the fan on Processor Socket A. So, going from there, I have a few questions:
Is this a user replaceable fan?
If not, what do I need to look to purchase?
Could there be damage to my processors?
And is there a way to 'clear' this error so that I can run the AHT again to search for further errors?
Thanks so much!

This is probably one of a few semi-standard processor coolers.
Unless only the wire is disconnected, fixing this will require pulling the Cooler assembly out and replacing it, or taking it apart and replacing its fan. I have no idea whether these fans are available on the open market -- they generally are only available by the pallet-load.
Re-Installing the cooler requires cleaning the mating surfaces and properly applying good quality thermal paste, so many folks who are not handy pay a technician to do at least this step. Since everything may not work out, there is a premium built into the price from most shops for this work to cover the possibility that the processor never works again and they have to buy a replacement for customer satisfaction.
Apple's flat-rate repair for this item may turn out to be cheaper than an independent shop, because Apple service exists to make you a happy customer, and they use flat rate because they do a large enough volume that "contingencies" average out over all their repairs.

Error 4mot/2/40000004:hdd-1339

Hard test error…
error 4mot/2/40000004:hdd-1339
thank you.

Indicates a problem with the hard drive's motor or a nearby fan. Please make a Genius Appointment and take it in for service.

2008 iMac running beautifully untill recently. Screen glitches and freezing. Apple Hardware test showed error code 4MOT/2/40000004:ADD and I have not seen others with this code. Guessing it is a fan issue based on the ODD and HDD error codes

computer felt hot and while running apple hardware test the screen glitches covered the screen and it froze. Now computer wont boot up. Again AHT code is 4MOT/2/40000004:ADD and I have just seen ODD and HDD codes discussed on other threads.Those were hardrive or superdrive fans, so I am guessing this is a fan issue and then it fried by graphics card. Any help as to whether this is game over or worth repairing would be very appreciated.

You need to take it to your local Apple Store or AASP for a professional evaluation. Apple does not publish the codes from AHT, you can Google the code you got and see if you can determine what it means however the best method is to let a pro handle it.

My iMac won't start up -- makes the usual start up sound, get the gray screen with the apple, and whirling icon goes endlessly below it. apple hardware test code is 4MOT/2/40000004:0x3d2fdb90

Prior to shutting it down, I had to force quit Safari. I has been running a little slow lately, but nothing major.
Apple Hardware Test code shows
4MOT/2/40000004:0x3d2fdb90
anyone know what that means?
I have a late 2006 intel-based iMac with the iSight camera, running Snow Leopard

Thanks SO MUCH! I am having nightmares about all that could be lost. If the fan can be fixed, then I can cope with the backing up and maybe relieve the hard drive so it gets faster. As Murphy's law would have it, I just bought an external drive but haven't had a chance to set it up to automatically back up. Your reply makes me feel much better... There is hope that I can lip along with this old iMac until I can afford a new one.

HT4543 Hi guys, I got this error code when I did my apple hardware test. 4MOT/2/40000004:HDD-1379 does anyone have an idea of what this could mean? Please Help .

Hi guys, I got this error code when I did my apple hardware test. 4MOT/2/40000004:HDD-1379 does anyone have an idea of what this could mean? Please Help .

You can buy and install the hard drive you want to. However, on Late 2009 and newer iMacs the temperature sensor is in the hard drive, so if you replace it with a hard drive that has not got a temperature sensor you will have serious fan problems.
You have got an Early 2009 iMac, so do not worry about this. You can buy a hard drive at OWC > http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/hard-drives/3.5-SerialATA/ Follow these steps > http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iMac+Intel+24-Inch+EMC+2267+Hard+Drive+Replacement/9 028

Error code"4MOT/2/40000004:ODD-4562" what does this mean?

I AM ALWAYS VERY PLEASED WITH APPLE COMPUTERS AND MY IMAC EARLY 2009 AND IT IS GOING VERY WELL WHEN I RUN EXTENDED HARDWARE TEST I GET THE FOLLOWING ERROR CODE "4MOT/2/40000004:ODD-4562" AND I AM WONDERING WHAT THE ERROR CODE MEANS AND WHEN I RUN ISTAT PRO IT SHOWS ALL THREE FANS GOING NORMAL SPEED AND NORMAL TEMPERATURES IN COMPUTER ?

That's a SuperDrive fan motor problem. This means that the fan isn't working correctly.
Take the iMac to an Apple Store or reseller to get the SuperDrive replaced. I recommend you to do this even if you see that the ODD fan is working at a normal speed, because it can fail at any moment. To make sure it's not a mistake, run Apple Hardware Test again

Error code:"4MOT/2/40000004: ODD" means what?

I do the hardware test on my two iMac 24".
Both show error code "4MOT/2/40000004: ODD".
Does anybody know what it means?

Re: your more recent post that got disappeared, Apple's service and parts channel operates on a very different basis to its supply channel. Supply builds to order and ships direct at the beginning of a product lifecycle to meet demand, and then as the production capacity has increased beyond demand, pre-builds inventory and ships through distribution and starts deviating parts supply to the service channel.
The service channel receives shipments of parts in batches, when the supply channel can spare them from production. Service then ships out parts as needed for repairs. Defects are usually proportionate to the age of the machine, so there is less need for spares at the beginning of a product life cycle, so service takes a low priority over production. The best thing to do with a mac that is dead on arrival is to return it and get a new one, since it will take ages to repair it. Apple then repairs, refurbishes and resells your old system, when service has capacity to do so.

Freezing Macbook Pro. Graphical glitches and occasional 3 tones on start up. Hardware test shows no errors. Is it RAM or a graphics card on the way out, or software?

Recently my MacBook Pro has been freezing and showing bad graphical glitches. Multiple restarts eventually fix it and a couple of times the three tones break, three tones break warning has occurred on start up. From what I can find this is usually a RAM error but after doing a hardware check I get the response all is OK. This still happens after the check and I am unsure what the problem could be. Can anyone help? Could it be a memory issue, a hard drive issue, Graphics card issue (drivers are up to date) or is something up with the software. I also have a Bootcamp partition running Windows 7 too and this is a problem that presents itself there too.

Most likely to be RAM:
Beeps on startup:
1 beep = no RAM installed
2 beeps = incompatible RAM types
3 beeps = no good banks
4 beeps = no good boot images.
5 beeps = processor is not usable
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2538
I would suggest you take it to an Apple Store for a free diagnostic.

My Mac is doing strange things: delaying between users, mouse flickering and bouncing, gets stuck with rainbow wheel flickering. I ran the appel hardware test and it detected an error: 4MOT/4/40000003:HDD-1233 Does anybody know what that means? HELP!

My imac is doing strange things:
-delaying between users: when closing session it goes to blue, then takes a while to appear users signin box, and then wont recognize mouse command to enter until a couple of minutes later... then everything seems alright until....
-it gets stuck between things, the rainbow wheel appears and its just delays there forever....
-and every now and then the mouse starts flickering and bouncing wildly onscreen.
I ran the appel hardware test and it detected an error:
4MOT/4/40000003:HDD-1233
Does anybody know what that means? HELP!

WZZZ answered about where to get iStat. And do check the SMART status. If it is an overheating problem due to a fan or logic board problem, your hard drive is possibly cooking itself to death. If so it isn't a faulty hard drive even though the hard drive might fail. So assuming it's a temperature problem, even if you are able to repair things on the disk with software, that is working on symptoms, not causes. I could be wrong however.
RE: AppleCare: Your iMac came with one year of AppleCare (Apple's warranty program), but within the first year you can buy 2 more years. You have to extend by the one year anniversary of purchase of the computer. Your 10,1 is too old to still be in the first year, and since you asked what it was, I'm sure you don't have it. Bottom line meaning is that whatever this problem turns out to be, you'll have to pay for it. Unless there is something like this. It is for 2011 iMacs with certain Seagate drives. You can put in your serial number for fun, but it looks like yours is too old. Lastly, some people have had Apple help them anyway if it is just out of warranty, but many have not. Your machine is one of these. Type in 10,1 in the search box. Is there an Apple Store near you? Just b/c it's out of warranty doesn't mean you shouldn't have it looked at by Apple. But no one here can say at all what Apple will or will not do.
Hope you get it taken care of!

HT3964 what does error code "4MOT/2/40000004:ODD-4562" mean

william4510-imac error code with extended hardware test is error code "4MOT/2/40000004:ODD-4562" please help how could i find out if fan has stopped fully or just not going full speed ?- thanking you william4510

X423424X wrote:
You may end up having to take it to apple for them to take a look at.
Alternatively, contact Apple Service, iMac Service or Apple's Express Lane. Do note that if you have AppleCare's protection plan and you're within 50 miles (80 KM) of an Apple repair station, you're eligible for onsite repair since yours is a desktop machine.

Can anyone tell me what the following error code means? 4MOT/2/40000004: BOOSTA-1235

Can anyone tell me what the following error code means? 4MOT/2/40000004: BOOSTA-1235
Fans are running permanantly and this is the error I get when running apple hardware test.

SNS is a sensor error. The sensors read actual temperatures at several points inside the Mac chassis to decide when things are heating up, and which fan or fans speed up to improve cooling.
Some of those sensrs are just a thermal-sensitive transistor mounted to a surface that conducts heat, and replacement does not run into big money. Disconnected wires are sometimes a possibility, especially if things were changed nearby, e.g., new heatsink.

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