Mac Mini Freezes after 10 minutes

blueskyz93 · 08-31-2009, 06:42 AM

I have a Mac Mini 1.8 GHz, Duo Core that is now crashes after 10 minutes of operation. I get the error message where I have to reboot. is it a logic board issue? I ran hardware test and all passed. any help is appreciated.

Photek · 08-31-2009, 07:37 AM

might be worth trying a few things before we suspect the logic board...

can you run the hardware test on a loop for a few hours.... it might come up with something..

can you run the Mini in a new user account.... see if it still dies after 10 mins..

what OS and how much RAM does the mini have?

post back with the results

trevor · 08-31-2009, 10:28 AM

The most common cause of kernel panics (which is the correct name for when your Mac gives you the "You must reboot" message) is bad memory.

The memory checks included in Apple Hardware Test are trivial, and can easily miss big problems with memory. For a real memory check, download and run Memtest OS X and run it continuously overnight, following the included directions.

Let us know what Memtest OS X tells you about your memory.

Trevor

08-31-2009, 06:42 AM	#1
blueskyz93 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1	Mac Mini Freezes after 10 minutes I have a Mac Mini 1.8 GHz, Duo Core that is now crashes after 10 minutes of operation. I get the error message where I have to reboot. is it a logic board issue? I ran hardware test and all passed. any help is appreciated.

08-31-2009, 10:28 AM	#3
trevor Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Boulder, CO USA Posts: 19,549	The most common cause of kernel panics (which is the correct name for when your Mac gives you the "You must reboot" message) is bad memory. The memory checks included in Apple Hardware Test are trivial, and can easily miss big problems with memory. For a real memory check, download and run Memtest OS X and run it continuously overnight, following the included directions. Let us know what Memtest OS X tells you about your memory. Trevor __________________ How to ask questions the smart way

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

08-31-2009, 07:37 AM	#2
Photek Hall of Famer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Warwick, UK Posts: 4,833	might be worth trying a few things before we suspect the logic board... can you run the hardware test on a loop for a few hours.... it might come up with something.. can you run the Mini in a new user account.... see if it still dies after 10 mins.. what OS and how much RAM does the mini have? post back with the results