IMac 27inch - goes white screen for about a minute before start up? any advice...
Hi
When I start up my iMac 27inch, the screen goes white for a minute or two before a white ball starts to spin then the apple sign loads and thge iMac loads.
But this shouldn't happen, any suggestions..
Try an SMC/PRAM reset:
SMC RESET:
Shut down the computer.
Unplug all cords from the computer.
Wait fifteen seconds.
Attach the computer's cords.
Press the power button to turn on the computer.
PRAM RESET:
Shut down the computer.
Locate the following keys on the keyboard: Command, Option, P, and R. You will need to hold these keys down simultaneously in step 4.
Turn on the computer.
Press and hold the Command-Option-P-R keys. You must press this key combination before the gray screen appears.
Hold the keys down until the computer restarts and you hear the startup sound for the second time.
Release the keys.
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