G5 won't boot

[djackmac]

That's really not that uncommon to see dead processors in those things. It seems like most of the G5 dual processors hit a certain point and one of the processors will go. You should double and triple check reseating the processors to see if it makes a difference, even though it is doubtful.

 

[icemanjc]

That's really not that uncommon to see dead processors in those things. It seems like most of the G5 dual processors hit a certain point and one of the processors will go. You should double and triple check reseating the processors to see if it makes a difference, even though it is doubtful.

I find that odd though, my Late 2005 G5 has run fine for 4 years with no problems, but now I see everyone else with all these problems.

 

[digitalPimple]

I examined the CPU board of both the dual 2.7 and the one dead 1.8 cpu. On all three some of the SMD components where missing or have partially detached from the board.

I replaced them but the CPU still does not power up. It seems once these CPU's go, they overheat and "pop" some smd components near the front of the cpu board. That is VERY strange.

I have never seen such a thing before. This is somewhat a design flaw on Apples part.

BTW, it seems Apple is willing to look at the 2.7 since it is a coolent leak issue. Not sure what they will do, we will see.