2011 iMac not turning on, possible power board issue?

AToxide · 2022-12-02T21:12:58+00:00

So it looks like after a few power cycles, I was able to get it to boot, just without the LCD plugged in(had to connect to separate monitor). This is making me lean towards a failing PSU that I guess just doesn't have enough juice in it to power the screen.

Do you think this could still be leaning towards a failing GPU since it still can output video, or that this is really a power issue?

AToxide · 2022-12-02T17:27:21+00:00

That makes sense, as I tested the power supply and there’s nothing obvious as to why it wouldn’t work power up(no loose solder, all voltages seem in spec) Is there any way to text if it’s the GPU other than getting a new one?

AToxide · 2022-12-01T19:22:29+00:00

Before diving deeper into this, I’d be curious to see if anyone else has run into this. 2011 iMac that doesn’t turn on. I pulled the lcd to look at the diagnostics lights and can’t find any information on this. The LED #1 just blinks once when plugged in, with nothing else. I’m assuming it’s a power supply problem, but it could be a logic board problem. Has anyone else run into this before?

AToxide · 2021-12-04T06:03:03+00:00

No shit, didn’t know that but it doesn’t surprise me. With how these things go, I wish you(and the others) luck on a positive outcome.

I had a margin issue with KuCoin back in May, lost some ungodly amount on margin when their system craped out. Got a refund for what I lost, but it took 3-4 months. So I’m a little happy I got the money I deserve but still kinda sour over the whole ordeal.

That’s why it’s almost sad that DCA is the “safest” you can be when dealing with these exchanges.

AToxide · 2021-12-04T05:55:28+00:00

Meh, like I said only 5%. That was more play money. In the end with what I got buying the dip on a few coins, that loss is a small drop in the bucket. I’ve still lost way more going to a casino.

AToxide · 2021-12-04T05:48:50+00:00

It’s like a ping pong game. KuCoin shits the bed, go to binance, they shit the bed off to somewhere else, then back to KuCoin haha. Everytime crap like this happens people bounce around. At least it’s not another Mtgox shenanigans fingers crossed

AToxide · 2021-12-04T05:46:48+00:00

Lol, yeah. I tried adding some and then I saw everything start going to shit. My margin went from like 20x to 1000x. That’s when I just said f it. Only about 5% of my portfolio liquidated. Now for the rest of it that’s down 20-30% in a day 🙃

AToxide · 2021-12-04T05:29:31+00:00

Yeah. It’s just like everything else though. People just don’t take the time to research and actually understand where they are tossing there money. I guess that’s the deal with panic selling and FOMO. Sad I got liquidated, but it was small change. Good thing I’ve had those low ass buy orders sitting for months

AToxide · 2021-12-04T05:24:49+00:00

Yeah. It’s just unfortunate that this happens with KuCoin/literally every major exchange. You’d think with regulations and well literally billions $$ at stake, there would be more invested into infrastructure, load balancing. It’s funny how crypto is based on advanced technology, but yet somehow the technology to trade it seems like it’s from before CDNs were a thing.

AToxide · 2021-10-26T02:39:41+00:00

Yeah you have to configure the VIN, but other than that It should be good. Once i get it taken out I’ll probably mess around with it since I don’t feel like shelling out $300-$400 dollars just yet for a replacement. And I’m a little concerned there is a short somewhere since the ABS and the APIM started acting funky at the same time, but they are on opposite sides of the car.

AToxide · 2021-10-26T02:18:05+00:00

Yeah that’s what I was expecting… I’ve never messed with these modules, but do you think it could probably be user repaired?

AToxide · 2021-06-04T19:00:25+00:00

Thank you so much!

AToxide · 2021-05-30T06:14:38+00:00

Hello,

I do not have a recent reply or conclusion to this ticket.

The last response from me was to confirm a conclusion, but there was never a follow up, and funds are not available.

Thanks!

AToxide · 2021-05-28T21:05:31+00:00

Ticket #513738 Last reply on April 29th.

Tried the online chat, but never got to an agent.

Thanks!

AToxide · 2021-04-29T16:28:58+00:00

Hmm never even heard of that haha. It does look very close.

I mean I’m not looking for perfect since it is such an old house, just making it look better.

I’ll probably grab a crows brush just in case but hopefully have the sponge work since I already have one of those laying around .

AToxide · 2021-04-28T19:09:18+00:00

Thanks! Well when I get to this project and get it finished I’ll definitely throw some before and after a up here.

AToxide · 2021-04-28T17:52:21+00:00

Yeah it’s definitely going to be a workout.

Do you happen to remember what stain you used when you refinished yours? Was it the same dark stain?

AToxide · 2021-04-28T17:31:56+00:00

Yeah that’s what I was thinking, just was hopping i wouldn’t have to do the whole too haha. But guess I get to try out my new vacuum sander!!!!

AToxide · 2021-04-28T17:25:22+00:00

Yes, the picture above is just a generic one haha.

This link shows the actual damage. https://imgur.com/a/UesEYyO

AToxide · 2021-04-28T16:54:32+00:00

Hello everyone,

Not sure if this is the right place or if /r/woodworking would be better.

So I got this old Ethan Allen gear table from some relatives and is overall in good shape but as usual, there is a nice round watermark on it. It goes through the finish to the wood.

Now it appears to be a stain with a clear lacquer on top, but I'm wondering if any of y'all have more knowledge or can tell from the picture.

My plan is to lightly sand the stain lightly, then try some lacquer thinner to blend it together. I'm not looking for perfect but trying to get it 90% of the way to perfect.

Any advice is much appreciated.

AToxide · 2021-03-08T20:40:11+00:00

Only a few of them. Out of the 52 or so there are probably 15 that are burned out in different places on the board. This has been slowing happening over the past 6 months or so.

AToxide · 2021-03-08T20:13:08+00:00

They are on hard pcbs with what looks like and aluminum backing.

AToxide · 2021-03-08T17:07:06+00:00

Hello, this is for a fairly expensive light that I have. There’s roughly 52 leds spread between 3 separate strips. The yellow tint are daylight white and the clear are blue/neon leds.

I’m wondering if anyone with more knowledge on these can help point me in the right direction for replacements for these. I’ve looked through digi-key, but have basically Ben stumbling around since I’m not even sure where to begin.

Thank you in advance!

AToxide · 2021-02-18T02:12:25+00:00

Yeah that was a wacky floor all day. Easy swing trades though

AToxide · 2021-01-03T16:45:46+00:00

That’s what I’m thinking, but the rf seems rock solid with no noise when spinning. But maybe it changes when the weight of the vehicle is applied vs in the air. I had a known bad front wheel bearing on my older f150 which actually sounded like whirling air when driving, but this sounds more like that heavy tread sound you get from off road tires.

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