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From: Bernd Froehlich <befr@eaglesoft.de>
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Subject: Re: iMac Boot Issue
Date: 22 May 2024 06:48:28 GMT
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On 22. May 2024 at 01:07:29 CEST, "Colour Sergeant Bourne"
<bourne@rorke.za> wrote:

> My 2019 21.5" Intel Time Machined iMac 8 GB memory, 1TB Fusion drive.
> has developed a boot issue. From power-off, boots normally to lock
> screen with proper wallpaper displayed.
> 
> After entering password, wallpaper turns black and beach ball spins for
> a good while. Correct desktop icons appear as does top menu bar.
> 
> Eventually, correct wallpaper replaces the black. Everything works
> normally after that.
> 
> I reset SMC and NVRAM, even reinstalled Sononma 14.5. No joy.
> 
> Ideas?

Could be a dying HD.