Specifications

Power Mac G5 (Late 2005) Troubleshooting — Symptom Charts 147

Power-on LED illuminates, fans and processor pump run harder, there is no boot

and the system shuts down within a few minutes

Remove the processor and look for loss of uid on the absorbent liner on top of the power

supply. If you see drops of uid, replace the processor, otherwise go on to the next step.

Reseat the processor.

Replace the processor

Replace the logic board

Replace the power supply

Fluid leak is suspected and the computer is plugged in

Unplug the computer

Put on rubber gloves if handling a liquid cooling module that is leaking or suspected to be

leaking

Remove the processor

Wipe the spill using rags, paper towels, or other suitable material. Contain and dispose of the

cleaning materials according to locals laws and regulations.

Wash the skin with running water

Replace the processor

Replace modules that show corrosion to the traces or solder joints.