The fan in my imac would not stop

The fan in my imac doesn't stop at all. i have updated the software to mac os 10.6.8. i have restarted but no luck wat do i do?

It may only need a SMC reset, please click iMac SMC and PRAM reset for instructions. Please let us know if that takes care of the problem.

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HT1776 Hi, my iMac screen goes to sleep but the fan stays on 24hrs and never stops?

Hi, my iMac screen goes to sleep but the fan stays on 24hrs and never stops? You can hear it running all night.
Appreciate any advice.I'm using Lion. Many problems started since using Lion!

The temps are a bit higher than I'd expect under normal circumstances, and too high while playing games, but what is the room temp where it is?
I def. think its a temp thing now. but why does it only raise when im playing games or watching videos online?
Games tipically press the CPU, Video Card, RAM, and everything else much harder than most apps.
It may be a Fan not working properly, or just dust buildup.
Boot off your Install Disk while holding down the *d key*, (not c key), then run the extended Apple Hardware Test. Some disks require you to use the Option key at bootup to select AHT. Some models have a separate AHT CD.
Report any errors it finds.

The fan on my imac runs fast and doesn't stop.

The fan on my imac runs fast and doesn't stop. I have to shut down the computer to get it to stop.
Why is it doing that and how do i stop it?

Reset the SMC using the directions below:
SMC RESET
Shut down the computer.
Unplug the computer's power cord and all peripherals.
Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds.
Release the power button.
Attach the computers power cable.
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.

Why is the fan noisy on iMac? And how do I stop the noise?

Why is the fan noisy on iMac monitor and how do I rectify the problem?

Please do 2-3 SMC resets. If you don't know how please click Intel iMac SMC and PRAM resets for instructions.

How do I turn on the fans on my iMac to keep it from overheating? I used to be able to turn them on when I plugged in the computer and turned the computer on simultaneously but that stopped working.

how do I turn on the fans on my iMac to keep it from overheating?

You could use smcFanControl. That will control the fan speed but be aware the fan is always running. If you have a fan revving up due to overheating it could be because a temperature sensor is failing. Try running Apple Hardware Test (on your second installer DVD -- boot with the D key) to see if can detect any sensor problems.

The fan on my iMac runs on and off

It has been a while now and i didn't really think much of it but the fan on my imac keeps running really loudly on and off. i don't really know much of the terms people were using while reading other discussions but i want this noise to stop!! please help me!

When you close the applications does the fan slow after a few minutes or keep on sounding loud? If it quietens down then one of your aplications is is working hard and the fan is keeping things cool, if the noise does not stop then you could have a hardware fault.
Try resetting the Pram and SMC, link is to the SMC reset and the page has information on a link to teh PRAM info.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3964
After that I think you will need some local advice, perhaps an Apple store.

Does anyone know why the fan on my imac wont turn off?

does anyone know why the fan on my imac wont turn off?

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

I downloaded the latest iOS7 to my iPad and then the screen went blank and would not respond. I have tried pressing the two buttons together and briefly get the Apple logo but still can not start up, the logo disappears. I have tried connecting the iP

I downloaded the latest iOS7 to my iPad and then the screen went blank and would not respond. I have tried pressing the two buttons together and briefly get the Apple logo but still can not restart, the logo disappears. I have tried connecting to my iMac to restore the iPad but the device does not show up (I have an old iMac). What else can I do?

You need to be running Snow Leopard 10.6.8 at the very least in order to sync your iPad with iTunes so you could update your Mac, if it can be updated, and if you care to do so.
If that's not an option, you will have to find someone that can restore the device for you with their computer running iTunes or make an appointment at an Apple Store and ask them to restore the device for you.
I hope that you have an iCloud backup, because you will lose everything on the device when it is restored.
Snow Leopard can still be purchased in the U.S. Apple Online Store.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
Also, I would not give up on the reset technique....holding down on the sleep and home buttons at the same time until the Apple logo appears. It takes about 10-15 seconds and sometimes just a little longer to get the logo to appear.

The fan of my imac suddenly stays turning and very noisy!

the fan of my imac sudddenly starts to turn, and very loudly. I can't stop it, unless I set off the Mac..What tot do?

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964?viewlocale=en_US
These instructions have recenty been modified. They used to read hold the power button in for five seconds after unplugging. I'd try it both ways.

The fan on my iMac never shuts off?

The fan on my iMac never shuts off? Would someone be able to suggest what is the probable cause of this and what can I do about it?

Sometimes an SMC reset can help resolve this. If it fixes it but proves to be temporary a trip to the workshop may be needed:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3964

I have activated the passcode lock on my iPad sometimes ago and now I forgot it, I entered several passcode but did not work, now the iPad is disabled and would not connect to iTunes. What can I do to unlock my iPad

I have activated the passcode lock on my iPad sometimes ago and now I foregot it, I entered several passcode but non was correct, now the iPad nis disabled and would not connect to the iTunes. what can be done to unlock my iPad?

If you've forgotten the passcode then you will need to connect the iPad to the computer that you normally sync to and you should then be able to reset the iPad and re-sync your content to it (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1212) - you may need to put the iPad into recovery mode : http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808

I'd copied some pictures from a PC to a folder in Finder in my new iMac. The 'Date Created' in iMac is not the same as the 'Date Created' in the PC. Why? Is there a way to fix that?

I'd copied some pictures from a PC to a folder in Finder in my new iMac. The 'Date Created' in iMac is not the same as the 'Date Created' in the PC. Why? Is there a way to fix that?

View Menu -> Sort Photos is a good way to start.
Some organising possibilities in iPhoto:
I use Events simply as big buckets of Photos: Spring 08, July - Nov 06 are typical Events in my Library. I use keywords and Smart Albums extensively. I title the pics broadly.
I keyword on a
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What
Where basis (The When is in the photos's Exif metadata). I also rate the pics on a 1 - 5 star basis.
Using this system I can find pretty much find any pic in my 50k library in a couple of seconds.
So, for example, I have a batch of pics titled 'Seattle 08' and a typical keywording might include: John, Anne, Landscape, mountain, trees, snow. With a rating included it's so very easy to find the best pics we took at Mount Rainier.
File -> New Smart Album
set it to 'All"
title contains Seattle
keyword is mountain
keyword is snow
rating is 5 stars
Or, want a chronological album of John from birth to today?
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Keyword is John
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add Rating is greater than 4 stars
The best thing about this system is that it's dynamic. If I add 50 more pics of John to the Library tomorrow, as I keyword and rate them they are added to the Smart Album.
In the end, organisation is about finding the pics. The point is to make locating that pic or batch of pics findable fast. This system works for me.

I just updated to 9.0.1 and now I get 4 tabs opening every time. (Welcome to Firefox, Mozilla Firefox Start Page, Plugin Installed & The Personas Interactive Theme) I can not stop them from opening.

I just updated to 9.0.1 and now I get 4 tabs opening every time. (Welcome to Firefox, Mozilla Firefox Start Page, Plugin Installed & The Personas Interactive Theme) I can not stop them from opening. Please advise.

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HT1600 AFTER UPLOADING UPDATE , THERE IS A BLINKING LIGHT ON THE APPLE TV DEVICE WHICH IS NOT STOPPING EVEN IF YOU DISCONNECT AND RECONNECT

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