Received Refurb G5 - Fans Are Full On

[abevilac]

2 years ago I got my G5 and had the same problem. My Apple store fixed it while I watched.

[AllGold]

[quote prof]So I downloaded Tempature Monitor and did some checking.

At idle:
Processor A averages 106. 2 F
Processor B averages 101.2 F

The only other reading that seemed concerning was the
Memory Controller Heatsink which averaged 129.2 F

Are these readings normal??

P.S.- Is it possible to do a Thermal Recalibration myself??
No, actually they're quite a bit lower than normal--probably because your fans are running full blast.

You can do a thermal calibration yourself, but the problem is a) finding a copy of ASD (Apple Service Diagnostic) which is tough if you're not an Apple Authorized service shop and b) finding the right version of ASD.

Plus, there's always a chance that the problem is more than just a calibration problem (a failing CPU for example), so you might as well just take it in for service which will all be on Apple's dime--except for the drive to the shop of course.