iMac not starting after upgrading CPU and pci-e storage
crwdns2934249:0crwdne2934249:0:
Hi,
I attempted to upgrade my 2019 5k 27” imac by changing the CPU and the pci-e storage, and replacing the sata disk with more storage. I bought components and tools from OWC and a new i9 9900K CPU.
I followed the official OWC guide for getting into the imac, which seemed to work quite well, but when I put the components back together and before reattaching the screen I tried to start the imac to be satisfied everything was in order.
I pressed the power button. The fan starts, but there is no POST (or bong noise) and the display is just black.
I’ve looked at the LED diagnostic lights
[image|2404807]
and it looks to my knowledge that LED 2,3 are lit when I power up the imac, LED 2 is lit when the AC is connected. But not LED 1 at any point, or 4 or 5 when the display is connected.
Does anyone know what to try at this point? I have tried reseating the CPU but get the same result. The other things I will try are:
# reseat the RAM (haven’t changed this component thought, and worked fine before)
# put the old components back
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Any other suggestions gratefully received before I sent for repair before inevitably deciding it is too expensive to repair economically.
=== Update (05/16/2021) ===
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Hi Dan, I don't think so though I've had to add and remove the screen to test it
[image|2404899]
[image|2404912]
[image|2404901]
I'll have a read through your link, thanks again.
=== Update (05/20/2021) ===
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To answer this question - the solution which worked for the '''initial''' question was to reseat the RAM. The five LEDs then lit up as expected and the computer worked as upgraded.
I damaged the display power cable completing the reassembly of the iMac - the LED shows the Apple logo on startup but there is no backlight. I can’t determine whether the logic board has been damaged (probably given that the 5th LED is permanently lit as per @danj’s comment), or whether the cable is fried, and I need a new screen. I’m not sure it is worth paying to find out at this point when I have an external monitor which works for sure.
iMac not starting after upgrading CPU and pci-e storage
crwdns2934249:0crwdne2934249:0:
Hi,
I attempted to upgrade my 2019 5k 27” imac by changing the CPU and the pci-e storage, and replacing the sata disk with more storage. I bought components and tools from OWC and a new i9 9900K CPU.
I followed the official OWC guide for getting into the imac, which seemed to work quite well, but when I put the components back together and before reattaching the screen I tried to start the imac to be satisfied everything was in order.
I pressed the power button. The fan starts, but there is no POST (or bong noise) and the display is just black.
I’ve looked at the LED diagnostic lights
[image|2404807]
and it looks to my knowledge that LED 2,3 are lit when I power up the imac, LED 2 is lit when the AC is connected. But not LED 1 at any point, or 4 or 5 when the display is connected.
Does anyone know what to try at this point? I have tried reseating the CPU but get the same result. The other things I will try are:
# reseat the RAM (haven’t changed this component thought, and worked fine before)
# put the old components back
-
Any other suggestions gratefully received before I sent for repair before inevitably deciding it is too expensive to repair economically.
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=== Update (05/16/2021) ===
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Hi Dan, I don't think so though I've had to add and remove the screen to test it
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[image|2404899]
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[image|2404912]
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[image|2404901]
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I'll have a read through your link, thanks again.
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=== Update (05/20/2021) ===
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To answer this question - the solution which worked for the '''initial''' question was to reseat the RAM. The five LEDs then lit up as expected and the computer worked as upgraded.
-
I damaged the display power cable completing the reassembly of the imac - the LED shows the Apple logo on startup but there is no backlight. I can’t determine whether the logic board has been damaged (probably given that the 5th LED is permanently lit as per @danj’s comment), or whether the cable is fried, and I need a new screen. I’m not sure it is worth paying to find out at this point when I have an external monitor which works for sure.
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I damaged the display power cable completing the reassembly of the iMac - the LED shows the Apple logo on startup but there is no backlight. I can’t determine whether the logic board has been damaged (probably given that the 5th LED is permanently lit as per @danj’s comment), or whether the cable is fried, and I need a new screen. I’m not sure it is worth paying to find out at this point when I have an external monitor which works for sure.
I hope this helps future ifixiters.
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=== Update (05/16/2021) ===
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Hi Dan, I don't think so though I've had to add and remove the screen to test it[image|2404899] [image|2404912][image|2404901].
iMac not starting after upgrading CPU and pci-e storage
crwdns2934249:0crwdne2934249:0:
Hi,
I attempted to upgrade my 2019 5k 27” imac by changing the CPU and the pci-e storage, and replacing the sata disk with more storage. I bought components and tools from OWC and a new i9 9900K CPU.
I followed the official OWC guide for getting into the imac, which seemed to work quite well, but when I put the components back together and before reattaching the screen I tried to start the imac to be satisfied everything was in order.
I pressed the power button. The fan starts, but there is no POST (or bong noise) and the display is just black.
I’ve looked at the LED diagnostic lights
[image|2404807]
and it looks to my knowledge that LED 2,3 are lit when I power up the imac, LED 2 is lit when the AC is connected. But not LED 1 at any point, or 4 or 5 when the display is connected.
Does anyone know what to try at this point? I have tried reseating the CPU but get the same result. The other things I will try are:
# reseat the RAM (haven’t changed this component thought, and worked fine before)
# put the old components back
Any other suggestions gratefully received before I sent for repair before inevitably deciding it is too expensive to repair economically.
=== Update (05/20/2021) ===
To answer this question - the solution which worked for the '''initial''' question was to reseat the RAM. The five LEDs then lit up as expected and the computer worked as upgraded.
I damaged the display power cable completing the reassembly of the imac - the LED shows the Apple logo on startup but there is no backlight. I can’t determine whether the logic board has been damaged (probably given that the 5th LED is permanently lit as per @danj’s comment), or whether the cable is fried, and I need a new screen. I’m not sure it is worth paying to find out at this point when I have an external monitor which works for sure.
I hope this helps future ifixiters.
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=== Update (05/16/2021) ===
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Hi Dan, I don't think so though I've had to add and remove the screen to test it[image|2404899] [image|2404912][image|2404901].
iMac not starting after upgrading CPU and pci-e storage
crwdns2934249:0crwdne2934249:0:
Hi,
I attempted to upgrade my 2019 5k 27” imac by changing the CPU and the pci-e storage, and replacing the sata disk with more storage. I bought components and tools from OWC and a new i9 9900K CPU.
I followed the official OWC guide for getting into the imac, which seemed to work quite well, but when I put the components back together and before reattaching the screen I tried to start the imac to be satisfied everything was in order.
I pressed the power button. The fan starts, but there is no POST (or bong noise) and the display is just black.
I’ve looked at the LED diagnostic lights
[image|2404807]
and it looks to my knowledge that LED 2,3 are lit when I power up the imac, LED 2 is lit when the AC is connected. But not LED 1 at any point, or 4 or 5 when the display is connected.
Does anyone know what to try at this point? I have tried reseating the CPU but get the same result. The other things I will try are:
# reseat the RAM (haven’t changed this component thought, and worked fine before)
# put the old components back
Any other suggestions gratefully received before I sent for repair before inevitably deciding it is too expensive to repair economically.
+
+
=== Update (05/20/2021) ===
+
+
To answer this question - the solution which worked for the '''initial''' question was to reseat the RAM. The five LEDs then lit up as expected and the computer worked as upgraded.
+
+
I damaged the display power cable completing the reassembly of the imac - the LED shows the Apple logo on startup but there is no backlight. I can’t determine whether the logic board has been damaged (probably given that the 5th LED is permanently lit as per @danj’s comment), or whether the cable is fried, and I need a new screen. I’m not sure it is worth paying to find out at this point when I have an external monitor which works for sure.
iMac not starting after upgrading CPU and pci-e storage
crwdns2934249:0crwdne2934249:0:
Hi,
I attempted to upgrade my 2019 5k 27” imac by changing the CPU and the pci-e storage, and replacing the sata disk with more storage. I bought components and tools from OWC and a new i9 9900K CPU.
I followed the official OWC guide for getting into the imac, which seemed to work quite well, but when I put the components back together and before reattaching the screen I tried to start the imac to be satisfied everything was in order.
I pressed the power button. The fan starts, but there is no POST (or bong noise) and the display is just black.
I’ve looked at the LED diagnostic lights
[image|2404807]
and it looks to my knowledge that LED 2,3 are lit when I power up the imac, LED 2 is lit when the AC is connected. But not LED 1 at any point, or 4 or 5 when the display is connected.
Does anyone know what to try at this point? I have tried reseating the CPU but get the same result. The other things I will try are:
# reseat the RAM (haven’t changed this component thought, and worked fine before)
# put the old components back
Any other suggestions gratefully received before I sent for repair before inevitably deciding it is too expensive to repair economically.