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My iMac won't boot. Tried resetting SMU. When I plugged power cord in and held power button, there was a loud "pop".
I have taken the bezel off to check diagnostic lights. No lights come on when power cord plugged in.
I would be grateful for any ideas.
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The diagnostic LEDs to the right of the RAM slots (this may be covered by a piece of black electrical tape).
LED Startup Sequence
LED #1 = Power available.
If no LED is visible:
• Verify AC source
• Verify known-good AC cable is connected
• Verify cable connection between AC inlet and power supply
• Verify cable connection between power supply and logic board
• Verify power supply
LED #1 + LED #2 = Power available, and system is powered on.
If second LED is not visible when power button is pressed:
• Verify power button connection to logic board
• Verify power button functionality
• Verify cable connection between power supply and logic board
• Verify power supply
• Verify logic board
LED #1 + LED #2 + LED #3 = Power available, system is powered on, and video card found.
If third LED is not visible after power on:
• Verify that MXM video card is seated properly
• Verify logic board
If no lights are coming on you need to replace your power supply. A trickle charge is sent from the power supply to the first LED. If the first LED is not lit the power supply is not working.
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ABCellars - Follow-up question. What effect will it have if I remove the electrical tape covering these LEDs? Do I need to put it back?
Most people do not put it back and everything is fine.
The above comment says no LEDs indicates faulty power supply, and LED 1&2 on means power is available and system is on. In my case, only the first LED is lit. Clearly the power supply is OK, which is a relief because I was about to purchase a replacement power supply, but what exactly is wrong? Where is my Macs problem?
Thank you. So would it be accurate to say that no LEDs lit means the power supply is not even receiving AC, and the 1st LED only lit means it is receiving AC but the power supply is faulty?
I don't want to order a new power supply unit if that is not the problem.
Also, I should mention that the LED flickers slightly. It doesn't blink on and off, but flickers slightly. Is this a clue to the problem? It happened after a blackout (Mac refuses to power up).
If 1 is lit, then the ac cord is plugged in. If 1 is lit but not 2 -> Verify power button is connected and functioning properly. Verify power supply is plugged into the motherboard. Verify the power supply is good. 1 flickering light most likely indicates a bad power supply. But, it could be any of the other things. It is easier for us to address your problem if you ask your own question. That way your particular problem will get the individual attention it deserves.
I have a question.
Currently I’m having the same issue I ordered a power supply, installed it but that did not work. I even ordered a different power supply that still did not work. I’m not getting any LED’s lighting up.
Any other suggestions?
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Try first: Replace the cord and you may need to change the case socket.
I would trace out the lines from the socket to the power supply as well as the power switch to the logic board.
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@ABCellars. Thank you for your help. I will order PSU and install myself. Fingers crossed!
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