Usually won't sleep. Manually sleeping always works. Whazzup?

I have a Mac Mini, OS X 10.4.11, which usually won't sleep. The sleep menu always works. The "sleep after X minutes" rarely works. And the "sleep at 11pm" never seems to work.
The machine has only a USB keyboard, USB mouse, speakers, DVI display, and Ethernet. Nothing odd, other than Microsoft Office, is installed. Dymo labeler was once blamed for this, but it is uninstalled.
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Is there any way to turn on a log file, and get a log message, like "Tried to sleep, but blocked by ....."?

Is there anything else running that might be perceived as activity by the computer? Activity Monitor is handy for seeing what is running, though there's a lot of small system components that can be confusing.

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Hello,
I have a new Windows 8.1 Laptop, a Puget Computer V560i laptop using a Clevo W350STQ motherboard. The laptop is part of a Windows Server Essentials 2012 domain. I have the latest BIOS and drivers installed, including graphics drivers. Windows
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in the forum.
Regarding your current issue, maybe we could refer to the following similar thread. It may be useful to us.
Windows 8 does not go to sleep - how to identify the device/app preventing sleep
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/a4a7cc99-a49a-42a8-b2af-aff748623c34/windows-8-does-not-go-to-sleep-how-to-identify-the-deviceapp-preventing-sleep
In addition, please use the method below to narrow down the cause of the issue.
How to Find Out What's Keeping Your Computer from Going to Sleep
http://lifehacker.com/5924010/how-to-find-out-whats-keeping-your-computer-from-going-to-sleep
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MacBook Pro won't sleep when lid is closed and battery lights won't work?

I have a 2010 MacBook Pro 15" and ever since I got it, the battery indicator lights wouldn't light up (not that big of a deal) and the computer wouldn't sleep when I closed the lid.
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My mac pro won't sleep on its own or when I try to put it to sleep.

Hello all,
I have a 2007 Mac Pro and for some reason, it won't go to sleep. Normally if it was idle for an hour or two, it would automatically sleep but not anymore. If I put it to sleep manually, it wakes right back up. I have to shut it down so the hard drives don't spin all night long. I'm not sure what's causing this. I tried unplugging all the USB devices and plugging them back in. It tried resetting PRAM. In my preferences, my computer sleep prefernces remain unchanged from the time that it was functioning correctly. If anyone has a suggestion I would love to hear it.
The text below is from terminal after typing 'pmset -g assertions' Perhaps it will be helpful in diagnosing the issue.
5/6/13 11:25:39 PM PDT
Assertion status system-wide:
ChargeInhibit                                    0
NoDisplaySleepAssertion                 0
CPUBoundAssertion                         0
EnableIdleSleep                                1
NoIdleSleepAssertion                        0
DisableInflow                                     0
DisableLowPowerBatteryWarnings   0
ExternalMedia                                   0
No Assertions.
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Test after each of the following steps that you haven’t already tried:
Step 1
Take all the steps suggested in this support article.
Step 2
From the menu bar, select
 ▹ System Preferences ▹ Print & Scan ▹ Open Print Queue
Check all printers for unfinished jobs. Deal with any you find.
Step 3
 ▹ System Preferences ▹ Sharing: uncheck all boxes.
Step 4
Reboot and see whether there's any change.
Step 5
Reset the SMC.
Step 6
Boot in safe mode and log in to the account with the problem. Note: If FileVault is enabled, or if a firmware password is set, or if the boot volume is a software RAID, you can’t do this. Post for further instructions.
The login screen appears even if you usually log in automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.
Safe mode is much slower to boot and run than normal. Don’t launch any applications at first. If sleep still doesn’t work properly, back up all data and reinstall the OS. After that, if you still have the issue, make a “Genius” appointment at an Apple Store to have the machine tested.
If sleep now works as expected, go on to the next step.
Step 7
Still in safe mode, launch the usual set of applications that are running when you have the problem, including your login items, one at a time, testing after each one. Some applications may not work; skip them. You might be able to identify the cause of the problem this way.
Step 8
If sleep is still working after you’ve launched all the usual applications, reboot as usual (not in safe mode) and test again. If sleep still works, you’re done, at least for the moment.
If you still have the sleep issue after booting out of safe mode, post again.

Macbook Pro won't sleep after updating to 10.4.11

Hi,
I just updated to 10.4.11 reluctantly from 10.4.9 as whenever I do update I always have issues...I basically just went to software update last week and updated to everything I could. I've just been reading the forums and noted that updating is not always that easy...
Well basically my computer won't sleep if the lid is left open, this is IMMENSELY annoying since I often leave my desk to work on drawings, and I don't want energy being wasted like it is at the minute. Call me picky but I just want my computer to work.
I've reseted the PRAM, (option, alt, p and r), closed all applications, etc, but no luck...
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Neal

The important thing for the future imho, is to always Repair Permissions before & after any update... seems to ward off most of these problems. Of course that is only good if the disk is Verified once in awhile.
Using Disk Utility in Mac OS X 10.4.3 or later to verify or repair disks...
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302672
About Disk Utility's Repair Disk Permissions feature...
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=25751
In fact I'd start with those 2 now, if that doesn't help you may need to reapply some updates by getting them directly from apple>downloads.

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Macbook Pro won't sleep properly.

Hello;
I have a problem with my mid 2009 13'' MacBook Pro that won't sleep properly.
Whenever I close the lid, or chose ->Sleep, it takes a few seconds and the system sleeps (fan off, led fading off) , but INMEDIATELY after just a few miliseconds, the system wakes up again (fan on, led on, hdd spinning).
This sequence happens again and again indefinitely (sleeps / wake / sleeps / wake, and so on...)
Then I open the lid and everything works as expected.
So far I tried all this, with no luck:
- I've installed a clean Mountain Lion from scratch.
- The system is untoched: no new apps installed, no new drivers installed.
- All sharings are disabled.
- Bluetooth is disabled.
- Infrared port is disabled.
- There's nothing attached to the computer except from the magsafe cable.
- There are no background processes preventing the system from sleep (checked using "pmset -g assertions")
- There is no disc loaded in the optical unit.
- "Wake for network access" is disabled in Preferences->Energy Saver.
- SMC y PRAM reseted several times.
As you can see, I don't know what else to try...
I would REALLY appreciate any help or suggerence.
Thanks in advance,
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A SMC will not have any results with this, in my past experince. Surprisingly the loginin items is the usual culprit. Try option, command, delete (don't hold these keys ,just press them)and wait till it goes to sleep, and stays that way. Then if it stays aslep try closing the lid. Disconnect all peropherals. Try system preferences>energy saver, make sure comouter sleep is ot set to never, as well as the display on both power adapter and battery. On the same pane, click schedule and make sure the start up or wake is not clicked. Also try a Ssfe boot: Power off, power back on holding the shift key, coninue to hold the shift key till you see the progress bar.This will disable all 3rd party software (it some times fixes some stufff) try the sleep menu under the Apple, or the option,command,delete. Hope this offers some help. If yourMBP is new, less thsn 1 year old, or you have Applecare, I would let them deal with it. You have a warranty,USE IT! All the best
Close all applications/operations.
You ca try a pram reset for the heck of it, in case there is somrthing strange in there that needs to be flushed.
Pram reset: Power off, power on, hold the following keys before the start chime. option,comman,P,R (no commas) and continue to hold the keys till you hear thestart chime 2 times then relesase.Reboot.
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Mini will not sleep either with command from Apple Menu nor opt/com Upper right arrow combo
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Test after each of the following steps that you haven’t already tried:
Step 1
Take all the steps suggested in this support article. That's the starting point for any further effort to solve the problem. Skipping any of those steps may mean that the problem won't be solved. Note that, as stated in the article, the computer will not sleep if some sharing services are enabled.
Step 2
From the menu bar, select
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Step 3
Select
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and uncheck both boxes marked
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Step 4
Disconnect all wired peripherals and test. If you use a wired keyboard and/or mouse, use different ones. You must rule out the wired keyboard and mouse as possible causes of the problem.
Step 5
Reset the SMC.
Step 6
Start up in safe mode and log in to the account with the problem. You must hold down the shift key twice: once when you turn on the computer, and again when you log in.
Note: If FileVault is enabled in OS X 10.9 or earlier, or if a firmware password is set, or if the startup volume is a software RAID, you can’t do this. Ask for further instructions.
The login screen appears even if you usually log in automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.
Safe mode is much slower to start and run than normal. Don’t launch any applications at first. If sleep still doesn’t work properly, back up all data and reinstall the OS. After that, if you still have the issue, make a “Genius” appointment at an Apple Store to have the machine tested.
If sleep now works as expected, go on to the next step.
Step 7
Still in safe mode, launch the usual set of applications that are running when you have the problem, including your login items, one at a time, testing after each one. Some applications may not work; skip them. You might be able to identify the cause of the problem this way.
Step 8
If sleep is still working after you’ve launched all the usual applications, restart as usual (not in safe mode) and test again. If sleep still works, you’re done, at least for the moment.
If you still have the sleep issue after restarting out of safe mode, post again.

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Strange happening: I can manually put the computer to sleep, and when I close the lid it goes to sleep. However... it will not go to sleep at the time set in the Energy Saver Preference Panel. Thoughts?
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This is for a Mac that won't sleep.
First, read things in Apple doc.#25801 on sleep settings.
USB devices and hubs often cause Macs to not sleep or wake quickly from sleep (notably HP printers and scanners, HP all in ones, and Cannon scanners). Disconnect all USB except for keyboard and mouse and try. If it sleeps, add one back at a time testing after each one to find the culprit.
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"I have had this problem with my IMac G5. It is surprisingly irritating. LaCie's Silverkeeper backup software was the cause. By default it gave itself permission to wake up the computer to check if a backup was needed. Do you have this or a similar program installed which has scheduled activities including wake-up permissions as an option?"
Dave Hamilton provided this link, xlr8yourmac.com, to a member, which addresses failure of deep sleep with some users that updated and added new FireWire and USB cards.
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How to Fix a Poor Wi-Fi Signal on Your iPad
http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Troubleshooting/a/How-To-Fix-A-Poor-Wi-Fi-Signal-O n-Your-iPad.htm
iOS Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1398
iPad: Issues connecting to Wi-Fi networks http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3304
WiFi Connecting/Troubleshooting http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/wifi/
How to Fix: My iPad Won't Connect to WiFi
http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Troubleshooting/ss/How-To-Fix-My-Ipad-Wont-Connect -To-Wi-Fi.htm
iOS: Connecting to the Internet http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1695
iOS: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4199
How to Quickly Fix iPad 3 Wi-Fi Reception Problems
http://osxdaily.com/2012/03/21/fix-new-ipad-3-wi-fi-reception-problems/
iPad Wi-Fi Problems: Comprehensive List of Fixes
http://appletoolbox.com/2010/04/ipad-wi-fi-problems-comprehensive-list-of-fixes/
Connect iPad to Wi-Fi (with troubleshooting info)
http://thehowto.wikidot.com/wifi-connect-ipad
Fix iPad Wifi Connection and Signal Issues http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwWtIG5jUxE
Fix Slow WiFi Issue https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2398063?start=60&tstart=0
How To Fix iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch Wi-Fi Connectivity Issue http://tinyurl.com/7nvxbmz
Unable to Connect After iOS Update - saw this solution on another post.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4010130
Note - When troubleshooting wifi connection problems, don't hold your iPad by hand. There have been a few reports that holding the iPad by hand, seems to attenuate the wifi signal.
Wi-Fi or Bluetooth settings grayed out or dim
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1559
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If any of the above solutions work, please post back what solved your problem. It will help others with the same problem.
 Cheers, Tom

Macbook fan keeps running, won't sleep or hibernate

So here's the deal, my macbook (late 2008 aluminum) fan is always running loudly, from 4500-6000 rpm, and the temperature stays around 80ºF even if the computer is idling. I have to shut it off for the fan to turn off. When I close the lid, the screen shuts off, but the computer won't sleep, even if I choose sleep from the apple menu. I tried unplugging the power and letting the screen turn off, thinking it would hibernate, but it will not hibernate either. I made sure there is no dust in vents or anything, tried SMC reset, installed latest software, am running SMC fan control, nothing seems to be working. I'm running Mountain Lion 10.8.3. and my activity monitor shows no unusual activity. It does feel hot, so I don't think the heat sensor is off, it is just heating up and won't cool down. Could the fan be running poorly and not cooling properly? Please help.

There's a log in Event Viewer. It might have the issue logged.
Does uninstalling the Power Management driver and reinstalling v1.62 help?
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