On Wed, Feb 09, 2011 at 08:16:07AM -0800, Stuart wrote: > I have an iMac 21.5" 3.06 GHZ Intel Core i3. > > Orig HD 500 GB HD packed up so I took the opportunity to replace it > with 1T Seagate. Now HD fan starts slowly ~ 1,000 rpm, but after half > an hour or so is doing 5400 rpm. Stays there. Temp all the time is > cool at 41°C. (smcFanControl says temp 0°C, 5400 rpm) > > Service said HD Fan overspeed is because 1T seagate is not an Apple HD > & I have to live with it. Bit of a tall one if you ask me. >
It's quite likely that your new hard drive runs hotter, particularly if you've installed one with a faster RPM. I've seen this on several machines that I've upgraded. -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
