iMac hardware regression tests

javacowboy

I'm about to receive a new 20 inch iMac and I have 30 days to return it if something goes wrong.



Can somebody suggest a list of regression tests to detect any hardware defects? For example, I don't burn DVDs on a regular basis, so I might not detect a defect in the DVD burner within 30 days if I don't test this capability.



Off the top of my head, this is what I can think of:



1- Read CDs

2- Burn CDs

3- Use webcam for still and motion pictures

4- Use Front Row and remote control

5- Use Activity Monitor to check for RAM/CPU usage

6- Read DVDs

7- Burn DVDs

8- Play music and other sound with the included "speakers"

9- Test wireless network connectivity with my wireless router

10- Test microphone by recording my voice (where is the built in mic, anyway?)



If you can think of other test cases, please offer your suggestions.



I'm stuck on how to check the DVD burning capability, because I've never burned DVDs before. What do you recommend for the test? DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD-RW? I assume the Dual Layer capability should be verified by seeing if an external DVD player picks it up?

december

Quote:

Originally posted by JavaCowboy

10- Test microphone by recording my voice (where is the built in mic, anyway?)

It's right (left, actually) next to the built-in iSight.





edit: at least that's where it was on the G5 one. However, I cannot seem to spot it on this picture ...







but maybe that was your point? I'll shut up now.

addabox

I think Apple finally has this sorted out, but you still might want to download a CPU temperature reporting utility and watch what happens when you put it under load. Rev B iMacs were dropping like flies as they overheated and locked up.