IMac : 4MOT/4/40000003:HDD-1250

Hi! I try to restart iMac after experiencing a few pointer frozen, but it cannot pass the Apple logo to boot, and the indicator spinning nonstop. A few restart did not improve the situation, I then run a hardware test using the Apple CD and this is the report :4MOT/4/40000003:HDD-1250. Does this mean HDD corrupt? Any way to reboot?

According to several similar error codes found in a search this would appear to indicate a hard drive cooling fan is failing, or in conjuntion with that, a hard disk drive may be. In either case the majority of advice given has been to take the computer to a knowledgable authorized Apple service location where such as a Specialist, so as to have them further test it and approximate a diagnois, and a cure along with a cost estimate.
If the computer is covered under an extended
AppleCare plan that should help defray costs.
Good luck & happy computing!

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    If you plan to replace the drive, then take the computer to an Apple repair shop. If you open the computer yourself, then Apple will refuse any support for it. Replacing the drive is not trivial, so if you do it yourself take care to learn as much as possible about the procedure. If you in any way fail to succeed on your own, then you will not be able to ask Apple to fix it for you. They will refuse.

  • Que significa el error 4MOT/4/40000003 HDD en Imac 27

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  • Hardware test Alert Code: "4MOT/4/40000003:HDD-1229" on 2011 27'' i7 iMac. HELP

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  • 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:
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  • I had run the hardware test, and it reports an error: 4MOT/1/40000003:HDD-1344

    Hi there, anyone know whats the error code means?
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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,
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  • What is Hardward Test Error "4MOT/1/40000003: HDD-1330"

    Recently, my daughter experienced massive Finder problems (continual spinning beachball with freezes, Force Quit unresponsive) on her iMac (Intel Dual Core 2008 Model). Eventually, she got nothing but a flashing question-mark on a restart.


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However, AFTER reinstalling the OS, I ran Hardware Test again and it reported the following error "4MOT/1/40000003: HDD-1330". I suspect this may mean that her 1GB ram chip is going bad, but I am not sure. Does anyone know what this error means?

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  • Hardware test alert 4MOT/4/40000003: HDD-1337, Its critical?

    Does anybody knows what means the hardware test alert 4MOT/4/40000003: HDD-1337?,
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    Motor error for the HDD or the cooling fan. It should be taken care of quickly.

  • Error code - 4MOT/4/40000003.HDD

    Can anybody please give me some advice on what the above mentioned error code is as my iMac is failing to do anything except start up,
    Thanks Mark.

    Hi,
    Try these below in order, to check whether you can boot the machine further:
    Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)
    About NVRAM and PRAM
    OS X: About OS X Recovery  to confirm that the internal disk is accessible.
    Afterwards, try a normal reboot.
    If the machine is still not booting:
    Refer: Hardware Test 4MOT/4/40000003: HDD-1326
    and Using Apple Hardware Test
    Cheers

  • AHT erreur 4MOT/4/40000003:HDD-1289

    bonjour,
    je possede un imac 27" mi-2010 core i3
    lors du test avec apple hardware test, j'ai une erreur 4MOT/4/40000003:HDD-1289
    quelqu'un a til une idee sur la cause de l'erreur.
    a savoir egalement que mon imac a eu il y a 2 ans le hdd changé suite a une campagne de rappel.
    dans l'attente de vos reponses
    salutations

    From the results of a few searches online, the AHT error appears to mean this:
    4MOT (motor) & some suggest that would be a fan issue, perhaps cooling HDD.
    However there may be more than one thing going on in the computer and you
    may see if an Apple Store with Genius bar could help diagnose similar results
    and give you their take on the meaning of these codes. Appointments usually
    are necessary, and even if the computer no longer has Applecare coverage,
    you usually can get some help and an idea what's going on. If no Apple Store
    (with genius bar) you may need to try an Apple Authorized Service Provider.
    Or check around for an Apple Specialist. You'd likely pay for diagnostics, then.
    Sometimes if there's excessive dust in the computer, it may show things are
    acting up, such as overheating; or fan failure, cooling issues, etc. Or a hard
    disk drive that may be running hot or on its last legs & needing replaced.
    The error indicates a hardware cause, so this may be a symptom of pending failure.
    But the temperature sensors may be acting up, if this relates, and the margin of
    error for them may be compromised if there is dust inside affecting cooling efficiency.
    Without knowing for sure, the exact build model iMac, can't say if there may be
    another issue going on to contribute to the Error message. Or if there had been
    a EFI firmware update for that computer, still in existence, that may apply. Given
    the age and wear, an earlier iMac may need a replacement hard disk drive by now.
    In any event...
    Good luck & happy computing!

  • Error message 4MOT/4/40000003:HDD-1278.

    After hardware test, my iMac is showing error message 4MOT/4/40000003:HDD-1278 Should I be concerned? Best, Paolo

    Yes Paolo, you should be concerned. That error code indicates the fan that cools the hard drive has failed or is failing. You'll likely need professional help to overcome this.

  • Error 4MOT/4/40000003:HDD-1267

    Hi, with the test hardware on my iMac 27 mid-2010 I get the error:
    4MOT/4/40000003:HDD-1267
    What is this?
    I live in Ticino Switzerland and I don't know what I have to do and where I have to bring mi iMac if it has an hardware problem.

    I tried an advanced test and I get a different error:
    4MOT/4/40000003:HDD-1269
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    It's this another error?
    I retried also the fast test and get this:
    4MOT/4/40000003:HDD-1267
    Why there is an erorr in the fast test and another one in the advanced test of the hardware?
    Do you know any apple store in Ticino Switzerland?

  • 4MOT/4/40000003:HDD-1270

    Hi all,
    This afternoon i've check my Imac vith ATH (Apple Hardware Test) and it found this error : 4MOT/4/40000003:HDD-1270.
    What it means ?
    P.s/ Sorry for my english

    Before you do ANYTHING backup your system completely!!!!!!!!
    It means you have a hard disk  problem, if you can Repair the Disk in Disk Utility, you will need to boot from your SL disc and then run Disk Utility. If the repair will not correct arrange to get the HD replaced.
    BTW Apple does not publish these error codes, you will need to take your machine into your local Apple Store or AASP to get a professional diagnosis.

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