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Subject: Re: Xserve G5 keeps shutting down
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On May 25, 2012, at 5:06 PM, Steven Massey wrote:

> Did you resolve this problem that you had with your xserve, I have the =
exact same issue only my system won't stay on long enough to run any =
tests. I tested the bat and reset the pmu, swapped out the ram etc.
>=20
> Any help or tips, much appreciated!


Unfortunately, it turned out to be a dying power supply to blame.  I =
managed to swap it for another one and have had no problems since (touch =
wood:).

Cheers,

Paul.