loud buzz sound, followed by a light smell of something burning
Yesterday I was working away when suddenly there was a loud buzz - about 5-8 seconds long. Followed by a light smell of something burning.
In the past year, Apple has replaced 3 power supplies, the faulty logic board, and the faulty DVD drive.
With the previous faulty parts, I heard a loup POP sound, following by a smell and, on one occasion, a spark.
This time a loud buzz, followed by a smell. It's still working though.
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2 Comments
Given your history on the machine Apple may be willing to talk about the computer. I take it you had AppleCare. If your machine is not more that 6 months past it expiring I would call Apple and talk to them. If the first person doesn't want to help as to talk to the supervisor. Hold your ground. If you still get no place then see my answer below. Be Strong When Talking To Apple.
by Ken
Thank you for your kind and thoughtful reply. You are right. I was very courteous BUT strong and firm when I spoke to them 6 months ago. Although I purchased my iMac secondhand, they repaired it for no charge. They should! It's a faulty piece of machinery. Apple should have done a recall. I don't trust Apple and that's a difficult statement since I've owned Macs since 1991. My beige desktop G3 is 13 years old and it works just great. All it ever needed was a new battery. My Sony TV is also 13 years old and works great, too! Why should anyone be expected to believe that 3-4 years is old age for a computer? It's a lame excuse for selling garbage. I spoke to Apple and didn't get very far with the fellow but I will try again. I'm not giving up. I will be strong and firm. A friend of my brother just bought his first Mac. I feel very sorry for him. I do not trust Apple. My iMac is in the serial number range of the lemons. I've been burned, ripped off by Apple. I'm not alone. There should have been a recall.
by Gale L