Apple has commenced a Power Mac G5 Repair Extension plan for some Power Mac G5 systems that have suffered power supply problems.Some new systems have suffered specific component failures within their power supplies. This is often experienced as a situation in which the Mac won’t start up, but applies only to units within a certain field of serial numbers. There’s no safety threat from the fault.The affected Macs were “sold between approximately October 2005 and August 2006 and feature dual 2GHz, dual 2.3GHz or quad 2.5GHz PowerPC G5 processors,” the company said.If you have a Power Mac G5 that’s suffering from this problem, it may be eligible for free repair by Apple. The power supply will be covered by Apple for up to two years from the original date of purchase, the company said. An extensive technical support document on Apple’s website explains which serial numbers are affected and what users should do next to rectify the problem where it appears.-Jonny Evans, Macworld.co.uk Related Link: Apple MacBook Gets Intel Core 2 Duo ChipCheck out our CIO News Alerts and Tech Informer pages for more updated news coverage. Related content brandpost Sponsored by SAP Innovative integration drives automotive group to SAP awards Using SAP Build Process Automation, China Grand Automotive Services Group Co., Ltd. accelerated and streamlined processes for its 700+ dealerships, saving time and costs while earning recognition for its innovation. By Tom Caldecott, SAP Contributor Dec 11, 2023 4 mins Digital Transformation news Concerns remain even as the EU reaches a landmark deal to govern AI Experts believe the new regulation would add a significant compliance burden on businesses as some argue it could even stifle the growth of the rapidly developing technology. By Gagandeep Kaur Dec 11, 2023 7 mins Regulation Artificial Intelligence feature CIOs grapple with the ethics of implementing AI With ethical considerations around AI use increasingly top of mind, IT leaders are developing governance frameworks, establishing review boards, and coming to terms with the difficult discussions and decisions ahead. By Esther Shein Dec 11, 2023 13 mins Generative AI Data Governance IT Governance feature Reed Smith turns to AI for lawyer staffing solution The legal firm’s Smart Resourcing tool helps balance workloads and ensure partners find associates with the right skills and experience, while empowering employees to make connections across the firm’s global footprint. By Sarah K. White Dec 11, 2023 8 mins CIO 100 Legal Digital Transformation Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe