[Ham-Mac] problem here

[Curt Sanders]

I had the same problem and found the same answers, but none correct. Go 
to your ENERGY SAVER > SLEEP: have the "Put the computer to sleep when 
it is inactive for:" to NEVER

That solved my problem.
 Curt Sanders, K3URT

harris_ruben wrote:

> This just started on my G5 iMac and I'm just not sure what it is.
>
> In a nutshell, when I put this iMac to sleep, the pulsating light does 
> not function at all, nor will the machine wake up. The fan will boot 
> and run at a god-awful speed. I then have to shut down by the button 
> on the back and reboot.
>
> IF I boot up from my backup LaCie firewire drive, the machine operates 
> normally, sleeping and awaking on demand.
>
> I use SuperDuper, and completely replaced the HD data with the backup 
> HD, so I think I can safely eliminate software from the equation. I've 
> zapped the PRAM and reset the open firmware, too.
>
> I've done some research on the web, and some folks experiencing the 
> same issue claim the power supply is the problem. I tend to agree, 
> because the LaCie runs off its own PS. OR, maybe it's the HD itself.
>
> I would appreciate any thoughts out there, from people I trust.
>
> thanks in advance.
>
> N2ERN
>
>

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