I have a 2017 iMac equipped with a 3.5 i5 processor, 24 GB of RAM, and a 250 GB SSD, which is still in good health. For my storage needs, I primarily use an external Thunderbolt drive. Recently, I’ve noticed that while the iMac is usually quite noisy, it has been unusually quiet for over two hours now.
This has left me contemplating my options. I am faced with a dilemma: should I take my iMac to a repair service that I’ve used before instead of the Apple Store, or should I consider selling it as it is? If I decide to sell, I need to think about how to describe the condition.
Would saying something like “the iMac is working but there is a noise issue” be appropriate? Regarding the repair costs, I estimate it might be around £200 just to diagnose the problem. However, I’m unsure how much I should ask for the iMac considering its noise issue.
It’s possible that someone knowledgeable about Mac systems might find the solution to be straightforward. Given that the iMac is already eight years old and the only issue is the noise, I sometimes think it may be more beneficial to invest that £200 into a newer Mac Mini instead. This current model has served me well, but the situation has made me reflect on my options moving forward.
Ultimately, I want to make the best decision regarding the iMac, whether that means repairing it or transitioning to a newer system.
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