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iMac don't start...second LED lights up intermittently every 3 seconds
Already replaced power supply with the power supply of my other 2012 iMac 27"...and do the same...
Any help to find what is the fault?
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What transpired before you replaced the power supply? Did you alter anything like add memory, replace the CPU…
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One year ago (more or less), when reassembly CPU on socket (after replace Thermal Past/Thermal Pads), bent 2 pins on socket (but correct this issue), also "split" Fusion Drive (replaced the Apple "Blade" with a OWC 480Gb and SSD SATA Crucial MX500 2TB), upgraded RAM from 8 GB to 32 GB, replaced PRAM battery(BR2032)... and works great for a year...
Some days ago iMac won't start...I changed the power supply because it didn't start...but don't solved the issue...
Could this be related to the issue of socket bent pins ? (a year ago)
@boxerboss - Sadly yes 😡 the bent pins are weaker and over time fail. You could try reseating the SO-DIMMs. Do you have an external bootable drive to double check if the current boot drive is messed up. But I’m leaning the socket is the issue.
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I already removed RAM and put it back in...issue persists
Do you mean to try with a USB bootable Big Sur?(the macOs installed)...and try to start in Recovery Mode?...or Safe Mode ?
@boxerboss - I just find having a bootable external drive is quicker to just boot up from. You can also try booting up under anyone of the Startup options, do any respond?
Can I create a "bootable external drive" for my iMac in other Mac?
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