My Imac Wont turn on

I dont get it I mean normally it works fine it is less then 2 months old and now it just wont turn on as if there is no power but it is plugged in correctly and I have tried unplugging it and that doesnt help at all

Contact Apple Care. I had a similar problem with my 20" Core Duo (2 GB RAM). After a month of owning the iMac, it turned out that my motherboard, AC/DC switch, and 1 GIG stick of RAM was bad. It was in the shop for 8 days. Now it runs like a champ. This was my first Mac by the way (long time PC-Windows user, er, hater).

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Peter.L.
Try resetting the SMC, it may take 2-3 attempts. Please post back with the results. If you're not sure how please follow the instructions in Intel iMac SMC and PRAM resets

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my imac wont turn on. I have a 21.5 inch 2.5 ghz 500 gb imac and it wont turn on. I have tried resetting it thru SMC and still no luck. Please help.Thanks

Macbook community is here.
Did you try NVRAM resetting?
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1379?viewlocale=en_US

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Your Mac can't find any bootable device. That could be because of two things:
1. The PRAM "forgot" the startup disk.
2. The hard disk is damaged.
First, press Option key while your Mac is starting and check if you see the OS X partition. If you see it, choose it and when OS X has booted up, open System Preferences > Startup Disk and select the OS X partition.
If not, the hard disk is damaged. If you have OS X Lion as you indicate, press Command, Option and R keys while your Mac is starting to start into Recovery. Then, open Disk Utility, select Macintosh HD in the sidebar and repair the disk. If it doesn't work, take the Mac to an Apple Store.
If you didn't make a backup, use DiskWarrior to recover your files. It could not work on some ocassions.
Also, there's a problem with the 1 TB Seagate iMacs hard disks sold between October 2009 and July 2011 and they are being replaced for free. Check if you can get replaced the hard disk for free > http://www.apple.com/support/imac-harddrive

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Hi, scomu
welcome to the Forum. and sorry to hear about your problems.
it looks/sounds like a problem of the PSU (power supply). Have a look here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2173.
be aware,the precise method to proceed depends on you model. You should specify which model you have. Look here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1463
Please, post back.
Thomas

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John

Welcome, John!
It's going to be hard to troubleshoot when knowing so little. Please refer to this site:
http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/index-apple-specs-applespec.html
and use the links on that page to see what models it most looks like. The same site also has this feature:
http://www.everymac.com/ultimate-mac-lookup/
Note the instructions about entering only part of the serial number. If you follow the instructions, the partiol serial infomation should point to the exact model.
If it's an iMac, there are two forums here; one covers iMac from their introduction in 1998 through 2005, and the other covers 2006 through the present. Once you tell us the version we can get you moved, as the forum you are in now is for pre-1998 Mac hardware and gets little traffic.

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I was using my iMac like three days ago and i tried to turn it on today and its not turning on...
it doesnt make any noise.. the screen is just black(like when its turned off)...
how can i turn my iMac back on..?

Please make a Genius Appointment and take it in for service.

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Over the last few weeks my Imac will not turn off. When I shut it down it clears the desktop and then just leaves the wallpaper displayed, but never turns off. It eventually goes into sleep mode, but to turn it off I have to manually push the power button.

Do you have something hanging? Sometimes my browser will interfere. Do you get any kind of message?
In any case, try resetting your PRAM and see if that helps.

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Welcome to Apple Discussions!
Fortunately your Mac has a VGA port in its back panel, which should work to connect an external display while you apply the firmware after the fact. So find someone who has a VGA display, and download this firmware update and apply it while booted off the hard disk.
http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n75130
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I have also tried the "press shift" option - doesn't work
My dang serial number on the bottom of the screen has a scratch through it so I'm not too sure what the first couple letter/numbers are... But I did take a picture of it anyways.
I've unplugged my external hard drive to see if it would start without it.
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-Lara

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O

Hi and Welcome to Apple Discussions...
Try Resetting the PRAM
If that didn't help, boot from your install disk, run Disk Utility and make sure the startup disk is ok.
Insert your install disk and Restart, holding down the "C" key until grey Apple appears.
Go to Installer menu and launch Disk Utility.
Select your HDD (manufacturer ID) in the left panel.
Select First Aid in the Main panel.
*(Check S.M.A.R.T Status of HDD at the bottom of right panel. It should say: Verified)*
Click Repair Disk on the bottom right.
If DU reports disk does not need repairs quit DU and restart.
If DU reports errors Repair again and again until DU reports disk is repaired.
When you are finished with DU, from the Menu Bar, select Utilities/Startup Manager.
Select your start up disk and click Restart
While you have the Disk Utility window open, look at the bottom of the window. Where you see Capacity and Available. *Make sure there is always 10% to 15% free disk space*
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Hi, i got a new 2.4ghz 20inch intel last Friday which was a replacement for an older 2.2ghz that i had for around 15 months which kept crashing. Problem is over the last few days when i turn it on at the back with the power button occassionally it would take a number of presses to get it on. Yesterday it took around 5 minutes of occassional pressing before it started up however since shutting it down yesterday i now cant get it on. I have tried resetting SMC and a different power chord but it appears to be dead Anyone got any advice?

Hi
It was a replacement for my old one which died on me earlier this year. It was organised by my home insurance so i have contacted Apple support today who have verified that its dead after trying a few things. They have given me a case id to give to the company that provided it and hopefully i will get another. I did try a different power lead and it still wouldnt come on.

My Imac isnt turning on.. anyone have this problem? I havent even had it for a year yet!

i've tried pressing and holding the button for 30 seconds, i have tried making sure there is power in the outlet- there is.. Other things like the printer and lamp all work when plugged in, but all the sudden my imac wont turn on.
PLEASE HELP!

Amplifying on Allen's remark, contact Apple Service, iMac Service or Apple's Express Lane.
Once you get it resolved, you can find more info by clicking on the Apple icon upper, left-hand corner->About this Mac->More info.
BTW, get the AppleCare protection plan. Cheapest and best insurance policy available for desktop machines.

TS1367 my imac wont tun on

I need help my imac wont turn on

Macbook community is here.
Did you try NVRAM resetting?
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1379?viewlocale=en_US

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Hello and Welcome to Apple Discussions.
You should try booting from the OS X install disc. Then open Disk Utility from the Utilities Menu (don't run the installer). I fear something has gone awry with your hard drive.
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