"Everything Apple"? iMac issues

[Bob Stern]

8 hours ago, wgscott said:

Oddly, I can compile stuff and make huge demands on the processors, remotely, but it seems to power off when I do something like click a tab in Safari.

 

That seems to rule out temperature issues, but if you want to investigate that anyway, try:

https://www.crystalidea.com/macs-fan-control

 

Is it just Safari?  I get kernel panics from time to time in Safari.

 

 

[Bob Stern]

On 6/30/2017 at 9:46 PM, wgscott said:

This may be off-topic (sorry), but since "everything apple" is in the forum title, I shall ask for your indulgence.

 

I think Chris should rename this forum to be just iTunes, not "everything Apple", consistent with the scope of Kirk's original forum.  I think the Software forum is more appropriate for non-iTunes issues.  

[Bob Stern]

A spudger tool usually is recommended to pry open the case.

 

I've found that the spudgers sold by SpudgerToolCom are more durable than those sold by iFixIt.

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DRFD0GG

 

(Also useful for prying off dashboard trim of your car.)