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iMac potential graphics issue

I have noticed my iMac screen locks on the attached distorted screen. It seems to happen when the mac is left unused, before the screensaver should kick in. This is an intermittent fault. The screen will stay on like this indefinitely (so the screensaver and sleep mode is not kicking in) but the screen returns to normal if I press escape.


Has anyone experienced similar or recognise what the issue may be?

iMac 27", macOS 10.14

Posted on Feb 16, 2020 2:21 AM

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Posted on Feb 16, 2020 7:04 AM

Could be the GPU getting ready to fail. However first reset the NVRAM and restart in Safe Mode if both of these fail to resolve the issue, please take the computer to your local Apple Authorized Service Provider to be professionaly diagnosed.


How to reset NVRAM on your Mac


How to reset NVRAM on your Mac


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iMac potential graphics issue

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