[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.perthcomputer-repairs.com.au\/apple-macintosh-os-issues\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.perthcomputer-repairs.com.au\/apple-macintosh-os-issues\/","headline":"Common issues with Apple Macintosh Operating System","name":"Common issues with Apple Macintosh Operating System","description":"[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] There is a perception that mac, macbook and Imac computers are\u00a0 less prone to glitches\u00a0 but both the MacOS and associated hardware \u00a0of\u00a0 iMac, MacBook or Mac Mini computers do have recurring problems.\u00a0 Some examples include accidental data […]","datePublished":"2023-03-25","dateModified":"2024-06-16","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.perthcomputer-repairs.com.au\/author\/admin\/#Person","name":"Digby Saunders","url":"https:\/\/www.perthcomputer-repairs.com.au\/author\/admin\/","identifier":1,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/07f69ae4be0ac9161acc3896df4c60993f6699394abd5e7edc36c3605e1bbbed?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/07f69ae4be0ac9161acc3896df4c60993f6699394abd5e7edc36c3605e1bbbed?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Person","name":"Digby Saunders","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.perthcomputer-repairs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/face.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.perthcomputer-repairs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/face.jpg","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.perthcomputer-repairs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/macos.avif","url":"https:\/\/www.perthcomputer-repairs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/macos.avif","height":720,"width":1280},"url":"https:\/\/www.perthcomputer-repairs.com.au\/apple-macintosh-os-issues\/","about":["mac repairs","macbook","Macbook Repairs"],"wordCount":1058,"articleBody":"\t\t\t\t\t[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]There is a perception that mac, macbook and Imac computers are\u00a0 less prone to glitches\u00a0 but both the MacOS and associated hardware \u00a0of\u00a0 iMac, MacBook or Mac Mini computers do have recurring problems.\u00a0 Some examples include accidental data loss, MacBook battery drain, missing backups on iMacs and macbook pros with faulty logic boards. Today I am going to talk about some common mac \u00a0repairs[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Data Emptied from Trash AccidentallyOnce your files have been deleted, Trash can only be used to recover them if it hasn\u2019t been emptied. Modern solid state drives have a function called TRIM which auto deletes files once the trash folder is emptied for more information about how T.R.I.M works see this post called SSD\u2019 and trim.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Power-Related SettingsThe SMC (System Management Controller), NVRAM (Non-volatile Random Access Memory), and PRAM (Parameter Random Access Memory) are fundamental components of the Mac OS.Resetting the SMC, NVRAM, or PRAM resolves many startup and power related issues.NVRAM controls parameters for speaker volume, screen resolution, startup disk selection, and time zone information. To \u00a0reset your NVRAM by Shut down your Mac, turn it on, and immediately hold Command (?), Option, P, and R.\u00a0Power and battery-related issues can be resolved by resetting the SMC. Hold down the \u2018Shift + Control + Option\u2019 keys while pressing the power button[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]MacBook Battery ProblemsExcessive draining of the MacBook battery is a common problem The first step to resolve this problem is to reset the SMC.To reset SMC hold \u2018Shift + Control + Option\u2019 while pressing the power button \u00a0and then release keys to boot your If you lose important files due to an unexpected shutdown of your MacBook, restore them either from a backup or with Mac data recovery software.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.perthcomputer-repairs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/kernel.avif” alt=”mac repairs” title_text=”kernel panic” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Kernel panics on iMac and MacBookKernel panics are when your Mac continually restarts and the screen goes black with an error message stating that it needs to be restarted. \u00a0 A kernel panic, which is similar to a blue screen of death in Windows, occurs without warning and without allowing you to save your work. Common kernel panic instances are You don\u2019t have enough RAM or memory on your MacFirmware, plugins, and drivers that are out of datePeripherals that are incompatibleBroken disk permissions, etc. The following solutions will fix mac kernel panic: \u00a0 The first step is to run a safe boot to run a clean-up process and disable any software or apps causing the problem \u00a0 Some other causes of kernel panic attacks are the Mac hard drive clicks, including accidentally deleting a partition, corrupt directory structures, overlapped extent allocations, overflowing extent files, and booting problems. The following errors can be easily fixed by reformatting the Mac hard drive, but doing so removes the data stored on it. \u00a0 Your should always perform data recovery on the corrupt hard drive, not just \u00a0replacing it with a new one.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.perthcomputer-repairs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Macbook-Pro-Logic-Board.avif” alt=”macbook repairs” title_text=”Macbook-Pro-Logic-Board” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Mac Logic board ProblemsWith modern mac computers having both Ram and both the Ssd embedded in the logic board. If there are issues with the logic board eg water spills the results can be catastrophic.To help resolve logical board problems on your Mac you should run a hardware diagnostics test\u00a0 \u00a0. All mac computers have an in-built hardware diagnostic capability. To run Apple Diagnostics \/ Apple Hardware Test, follow these steps: \u00a0 Firstly, disconnect all external devices except the mouse, display, and keyboard \u00a0 Press and hold \u2018D\u2019 while starting your MacAll hardware errors and their codes will be listed on completion of the diagnostic test and make sure to write these codes down.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Deleted FilesIt is possible\u00a0 to lose files and have folders that are empty after upgrading a macOS. Pretty much the only way to resolve this is to maintain regular backups of your files and folders. using Time Machine backups, cloud backup, or use an external drive.If \u00a0mail folders have disappeared after an update you can \u00a0try rebuilding and re-indexing the Apple Mail application.If you\u2019re having trouble locating folders on the desktop, consider searching your Trash or using the Recent Items menu in the Apple Menu. \u00a0 If the external drive is not visible in the Finder, you are unable to access data stored on it. To resolve this issue, you can try the following:Connect the external drive again after unplugging it and restarting your Mac system.Check if unnecessary plugins are contributing to the issue by booting your iMac\/MacBook in Safe ModeTry a different port or type of connectionUpdate your drive if there are any updates availableUse disk utility and run first aid on the drive. To find out more about our mac repair\u00a0 services use these links for macbook repairs\u00a0\u00a0and for Imac repairs [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_sidebar _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_font_size=”14px” body_line_height=”1em” background_color=”#0C71C3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_sidebar][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\t\t\t\t"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Common issues with Apple Macintosh Operating System","item":"https:\/\/www.perthcomputer-repairs.com.au\/apple-macintosh-os-issues\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]