Is this a common sound problem on Leopard? If so how do we /Apple fix it
I have just had the hard drive upgraded on my powerbook and as part of that had Leopard put onto that drive.
When I got the PB back everything looked fine as I ran through the registration, and upgraded to 10.5.1. Now I have noticed that the PB is quiet! Too quiet no sound at all is coming out of the unit. I look under the preferences and the "internal speakers" are grayed out and not a selectable option, and plugging in headphones results in no sound and "headphones" as another grayed out entry.
I have noticed on the boards about this being experienced elsewhere so I believed I have tried the reset PRAM - opt/cmd/P/R until you hear 2 boot sounds - this does not seem to help. Any ideas or do Ihave too go back to Tiger. Apart from this the new OS looks quite good but its no use if I can't hear anything
This happened to me, too!
First I logged out and in again... didn't solve it.
So I just shut it down, then sound was back again when I started.
I know I didn't provide any explanation as to why it happened, but just to let you know, that's how I "fixed" it.
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Could someone verify this please: weird sound problems
Could someone please verify the following. Plug in your headphone into the headphone (minijack) port on the left. Restart your computer.
Can you hear the startup sound through the built-in speakers, or not? I don't think you should, but I do. I tried everything (PRAM, PMU reset)... nothing solves it.
I also hear a quiet clicking sound through the headphones when any sound comes on. It then goes away sometimes, but it comes back with a restart.
Thanks!Hello,
Could someone please verify the following. Plug in
your headphone into the headphone (minijack) port on
the left. Restart your computer.
I keep speakers plugged into my Mac Mini to get better sound.
Can you hear the startup sound through the built-in
speakers, or not? I don't think you should, but I do.
Yes, this is perfectly normal. This is how the Mac's are designed. They will always play their startup chime through the built-in speaker.
The external speakers will not do anything until after the machine has booted up completely.
I tried everything (PRAM, PMU reset)... nothing
solves it.
There's nothing to fix. It is working just as it should.
I also hear a quiet clicking sound through the
headphones when any sound comes on. It then goes away
sometimes, but it comes back with a restart.
This can just be line noise.
If you are talking about head-phones, then it's possible you are hearing noise from a loose connection. Try wiggling the connector and see if you hear the noise. If so, then it could be that you are inadvertently moving this connection when you move your head around.
Likewise, see if the noise appears when you move the wire around a little bit. If so, there might be a short in the wire.
If you are working with external speakers, then it could be that the speakers are amplifying some line noise that they are picking up. This can be noise that is generated on the circuits inside the computer.
There's any number of things that can cause clicking sounds like this. I would try other speakers, and maybe even a higher-quality audio cable and see what happens.
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New HD, problem with Leopard install DVD, How to reinstall OS?
Hi,
My hard drive crashed. I'm travelling and am in a small village in rural India. No Mac shops around. I've managed to get a new HD (WD 80GB), now I'm having trouble with the installation of the OS.
Although I have my data backed up onto an external HD, I don't have the OS itself backed up. I have my Mac OSX Leopard installation disk with me. I thought this would cover me for exactly this sort of problem. But it doesn't seem to.
I've got the new HD in and it seems to be working. It's been formatted and it shows up ok when I boot up with the Leopard disk. I get past the question about language and accepting the licence terms.
Then it goes into checking source disk mode. When it gets to about half way I get a message saying it can't continue, Disk is dirty and it needs to be cleaned.
Well, I've taken it out and it looks ok. I don't see any deep scratches. Still, this has now happened twice.
I tried to copy the disk on another PC but it returned a message saying 'corrupt files'. So it seems as though something is wrong with the disk, even though it's not apparent when you look at it.
Now I'm stuck. My very original 10.4 disks that came with the machine are thousands of miles away, and inaccessible for all practical purposes.
The Powerbook has been registered with Apple since I bought it years ago, although it's not eligible for support any more.
1. Is there a way I can download the OS X I need to get the show back on the road, whether from Apple or from a third party?
2. Which version of the OS do I actually need for a complete new installation?
3. What can I do about my apparently damaged Leopard dvd? Although I'd prefer to continue with Leopard, it wouldn't really worry me going back to Tiger for the next few months till I'm back in Apple-Mac-land. The main thing is to get the computer running.
Any help gratefully received.
ElleIn order to use a correct install disc, it would have to be either the
version that shipped with the computer (when new) or a retail
version newer than that which shipped with it, in order for the disc
to function in the computer.
In some cities, there are companies who resell CDs and DVDs
and they have a machine or tool that helps polish out scratches
so they can still make use of those discs; or at least not toss
away a potential profit. There may be a company or computer
user with the kit to polish scratches out of the readable side
of a DVD or CD disc. (They sell these, in many countries, too.)
+In the middle of nowhere, you may have to improvise; or find+
+someone with basic skills and simple tools. If only a lightly+
+scratched Installer disc is the problem, simple polishing skills+
+would probably make it more readable to the laser in the Mac.+
• How to fix a scratched DVD with items you may have at home:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/67659/howto_fix_a_scratched_dvd_withitems.html
• To fix a scratched DVD... (avoid toothpaste, etc.)
http://www.yelp.com/topic/new-york-to-fix-a-scratched-dvd
{a google of the topic may help, if you can access outside
of just one region, and if google isn't blocked, etc.}
Perhaps if the issue is only with the Leopard DVD install disc
you have, it may be cleaned professionally. IF you go there,
ask if there is a reduced fee for this (they polish the surface)
if for some reason, it still won't work after they are done.
In the states some shops that bought & sold DVDs & CDs
would pay much less for scratched-up ones, & clean them.
This would include the device or careful hand-power, to
get the surface layer of plastic as unscratched as possible
so the laser-beam reader can pass through the bad places.
The idea of getting a downloaded version would be an illegal item;
and also those methods often get you malware or virus laden junk.
You could probably use the serial number of your computer and
visit one of the 'info by serial number' online services, to see what
version OS X your computer (and its original specs, build date, etc)
would have shipped with; so as to get a newer OS X retail disc.
That, if no other option were available.
An unused (not currently being run in a computer) official OS X
install disc, not one from a different computer model, and not
one too old, since older or equal (ie: 10.4.2, for a mid-2005 iBook
would require a newer than 10.4.2 retail installer for Tiger, etc.)
So, you see there is some kind of logic to getting a disc newer
than the one you don't have; or an exact replacement.
Someone who no longer has need for or uses the correct version
Installer could give or sell you their disc. But, a download is certainly
not something we'll go further into, since it would be illegal.
Sorry for the longish reply, it is going on 1AM here in the farther
north western northern hemisphere; and I should be asleep.
Maybe someone else will post a timely reply, given your location
and time differences. A real city may have authorized Apple sellers
with a service department or customer relations who may offer
some advice in regard to other services available. But almost
any place that can polish scratches out of a CD may be of help.
And try to not act too anxious about it; that may add to the cost.
Or a piece of fine chamois cloth (fine suede) and light rouge may work.
Polish in a spoke-wheel pattern from the center; not all in one direction.
And hope the optical drive isn't also dirty; as they eventually get that way.
Some places that rent movies on DVD may be able to clean/polish DVDs.
Good luck & happy computing!
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There is a problem with the phone app. When I want to call somebody the phone screen come too late. This will cause a problem if I call the wrong number. Apple please please please fix it as soon as possible and also check why the phone is always restart. I prefer to let us use the iOS 7 until you finished from the IOS 8 because Ios 8 still under construction there is a tones problems in the system. And this Will cause undirect problem for the iPhone 6
There is no apple here in this user to user technical forum.
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Have a look at Settings -> General -> Accessibility
There's a slider for L-R
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Resync when finished.
If still having problems with Facetime then check that the required port is open - allowing traffic in your router.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1629
In some cases you may need to turn on Port forwarding and open the port manually to allow traffic through. See your router documentation for details.
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At this point, before sending it back, I would recommend that you do the following as a minimum:
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Power-up the AirPort base station; wait at least 5-10 minutes. Note: The AirPort's status light may continue to flash amber after it has intialized. That is because, there may be some additional configuration items necessary, like setting up wireless security, before the overall setup is completed to get a green status.
Power-up your computer(s).
In this basic configuration, the AirPort base station will broadcast an unsecured wireless network with a Network Name (SSID) of Apple Network NNNNNN. Network clients, connected to the base station either by wire or wireless, should now be able to access the Internet through the ISP's modem. Once Internet connectivity has been verified, you can use the AirPort Utility to configure the base station for wireless security and any other desired options. Please post back your results. -
After upgrading my iPad to ios7, I lost the airplay icon. Is this a common problem.
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When trying to burn a playlist to a blank CD, iTunes 10.3.1 won't recognize the blank CD I've inserted (Verbatim CD-R). I've burned using these CDs before, this is a recent problem. Not the burner, as I can burn using Toast. iMac with Snow Leopard 10.6.8
What kind of CD are you burning (Audio or MP3)?
If you're burning an MP3 CD, the songs must already
be in mp3 format.
If not, iTunes will tell you that you have no songs
in the playlist.
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At least it works now. But it's sad that the latest itunes does more, but also does LESS...as I used to be able to burn SDll files. Now I'll have to convert all my files to AIFF, and mp3's as I assume my ipod video won't play anything but mp3's? -
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While working on an app I lose all the data and all downloaded app.is this a common problem?
while working on an app I lose all the data and all downloaded app.is this a common problem?
Apologies. The second link I gave you shows an ipad so I thought it would be more helpful. If you scroll part way down, you'll see an ipad. I know that most say it's mainly an IE issue, but there is mention of turning off javascript.
In the link below Apple claims that it blocks third party tracking if you turn on 'private browsing.' But is the site you're dealing with actually third party browsing? And if it's already embedded on your ipad, will clearing history, cookies and data take out your google issue? I know that when I do this, within minutes a long list of sites never visited are back on in 'website data'. Also, consider turning off java script. On 'accept cookies' click on never.
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Then go to 'advanced' and look at website data. You possibly never visited many of those sites.
Apple's take on it is that they're protecting Safari users, whether it's a mac or an ipad.
http://www.apple.com/safari/
This is technical info on what's going on but it doesn't seem to offer solutions.
http://cyberlaw.stanford.edu/blog/2012/02/safari-trackers
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