iMac knackered?! :(

Maccy · 7 Jan 2013 at 20:26

Was watching 4od earlier when a load of green pixels appeared randomly around the screen, everything froze. I turned it off by holding the power button, waited, and turned back on.
It now won't boot up, apple logo and spinning lines which then freeze - have to turn off and back on and this has been going on for ages now.

Had a little google, can't boot in safe mode and I don't have an OSX disc either. Going to try fsck but can't see it working.
Anyone got any ideas before I take it apart and try another hdd? It's a 24" 2008 model.

Maccy · 7 Jan 2013 at 20:45

It's an 8800 512mb one I think, can't remember any more details off the top of my head.

Tried Raymond's suggestion, no joy. I have an external hdd but no disc image I don't think.

Maccy · 7 Jan 2013 at 21:01

I don't think it's worth a replacement gpu tbh, I did have a look online and saw similar prices. Fml, guess its time to get a new machine!

Maccy · 8 Jan 2013 at 08:46

Definitely an 8800, interesting read though. That eBay service looks promising, after sleeping on it I think I'd rather try and get this repaired so as to avoid losing my data as well.

Maccy · 10 Jan 2013 at 08:45

Remembered about the local company that I took my old MacBook to a few years ago, they've quoted me £194 inc VAT - I think that's pretty good!

Maccy · 10 Jan 2013 at 11:57

Thanks, but it's already gone!

Maccy · 17 Jan 2013 at 19:47

Got it back today, £196 all in - not bad!

Maccy · 18 Jan 2013 at 08:49

kitkat9933 said:
Not bad at all. Did you get a a report of the actual issues ?

Replacement GPU which was £160 inc VAT, labour I must've got at a reduced rate due to mates rates! He did some other stuff like clear out all dust, a few bits of resoldering - it feels a lot better and nice to have it back!