
Hopefully the readings I'm getting are correct given the fact I have an SSD installed and any info is greatly appreciated! I probably could've extended the life of my already elderly (but 100% reliable and sufficiently powerful) iMac if I had sought this info out sooner. When I asked the guy about this I was told it was normal.
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My current MFC settings are Īs you can see these drops are fairly substantial and I'm kicking myself for not looking them up sooner I was foolishly using the settings recommended by the previous owner of the machine without doing any research, even though my Mac seemed to stay really hot in the upper-left corner. Here's another of those times when a spare arm (or an assistant) comes in handy! Keep holding down the four buttons for about 20 seconds, and you'll hear the "WALL-E" startup chime or see the Apple logo a couple of times.I found a bit of info here from someone using MFC with a mid-2010 27" iMac like mine, the settings they recommended greatly improved the overall temps of my trusty old friend, but the post didn't specify whether or not the OP had an SSD or the original HDD and I was wondering if that would somehow affect the drive sensor as I've upgraded to a SSD. To reset the PRAM you need to hold down COMMAND and OPTION and P and R while powering on the system.
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Refit the battery and restart the Mac.Īlso: How to make your MacBook battery run all day Reset PRAM (Parameter RAM) Then press and hold down the power button for 5 seconds. Laptops with removable batteries (older MacBook systems): Disconnect the system from the power supply and remove the battery.Then simultaneously release all the buttons before starting the Mac normally. Laptops with non-removable batteries (newer MacBook systems): With the system plugged to a power supply, press and hold SHIFT and OPTION and CONTROL and then press the power button (it helps if you have three arms or an assistant).Desktop systems (iMac, Mac Pro): Disconnect the power cord, wait 15 seconds, plug it back in, and then wait a further 5 seconds before turning the Mac on again.If you see inaccuracies in our content, please report the mistake via this form. If we have made an error or published misleading information, we will correct or clarify the article. Our editors thoroughly review and fact-check every article to ensure that our content meets the highest standards. Our goal is to deliver the most accurate information and the most knowledgeable advice possible in order to help you make smarter buying decisions on tech gear and a wide array of products and services. ZDNET's editorial team writes on behalf of you, our reader.

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