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Apple pc problem

Rodger_D · 2011-08-27 22:18:04

This iMac developed a fault some time ago and will now only boot in Safe Mode. The first sign of the fault was a faint pattern that appeared on certain areas of the screen. It could possibly be a graphic chip fault, Any suggestions would help

27-08-2011 11:18PM

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Rodger_D

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This iMac developed a fault some time ago and will now only boot in Safe Mode. The first sign of the fault was a faint pattern that appeared on certain areas of the screen. It could possibly be a graphic chip fault, Any suggestions would help

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#2 28-08-2011 09:52PM

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likely your imac is a white one. with ati radeon x1600. or a tilt and swivel imac. which is it? it is the gpu either way if it is and not much you can do.

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