[G4] Kernal Panic, then crash

Kevin Willis res19rmg at verizon.net
Fri Dec 15 14:18:47 PST 2006


On Dec 15, 2006, at 7:08 AM, Rick Smykla wrote:

> Steve,
>
> Well, to me KPs almost always indicate hardware issues. Sounds like  
> you have a couple of components you could try removing one at a  
> time to help diagnose the problem. The memory issue you mention  
> raises a red flag, you may want to start there, removing one at a  
> time. USB2 also worth checking. What is the most recent hardware  
> change that you made to the QS? Sounds like the CPU may be fine,  
> given the solid performance you've had so far, but keep it in mind  
> if you're not able to eliminate the KPs after checking other  
> possibilities.
>

When I upgraded the CPU in my Gigiabit G4, The heat-sink clips were  
on backwards.  It sounds like no big deal, but I had KPs happening  
until I turned them around.

http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/kernelpanics.html  This is a link to a  
page that might be of some help.

Good luck

Kevin




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