Thread Screen rendering issues on PowerBook G4 Aluminum
Screen rendering issues on PowerBook G4 AluminumHi there. I am using an old PowerBook G4 Aluminum 15" just for some older programs that I still have, the specs are 1.33 GHz, 1 GB DDR SDRAM, a Model A1095 (I believe). It is running Tiger OS 10.4.11. I am havi...view more
screen settings for G4 Power BookGood morning. My trusty G4 Power Book 1.67 running 10.5.8 has recently started not showing lighter text in a readable manner. The screen background also seems "whiter" (lighter) than usual. Darker text...view more
What is this? Do I need it? Hello everybody! I'm trying to turn my old PowerBook into a digital picture frame. What is that silver wire connecting to the display? Do I need it? Thank you!view more
PowerBook G4 display is pixelatedI have a PowerBook G4 10.4.11 that I've been using for over 10 years. I was working on it last night and it was fine, but this morning when I went to use it, the display was pixelated. Not sure what happened. It...view more
Powerbook G4 12" (A1010) blank screenAfter powering on, the machine chimes and after a short while screen's backlight turns on but the screen stays black. When an external monitor is connected, the image can be seen on the external monitor. Googl...view more
Thread Trying to migrate PowerBook files to new iMac. Only thing on the laptop screen is a Thunderbolt floating logo. Using Migration Assistant but can't get to the place on the laptop I need to without an active screen.
Trying to migrate PowerBook files to new iMac. Only thing on the laptop screen is a Thunderbolt floating logo. Using Migration Assistant but can't get to the place on the laptop I need to without an active screen.
Thread Powerbook G4 Screen Distortion...please help me fix
Powerbook G4 Screen Distortion...please help me fixHey all. This is my first post on this forum, because I haven't owned a Mac since 2009. But I come to this board often to troubleshoot when I am helping my friends/family with their Macs (yeah, i'm the 'computer guy')...view more
PowerBook G4 in 2014I recently acquired a PowerBook G4. Since I have several Intel Macs, I have no idea what to do with it. I've considered giving it to a family member, but I thougr they'd complain about speed/compatibility. If there's ...view more
Thread Why Apple Powerbook G4 only get's to the apple logo.
Why Apple Powerbook G4 only get's to the apple logo.When i'm starting the Powerbook it go's to the Apple Logo. When i'm installing an MAC OS X software to see if i'm getting from the installation an fault. And that's right when i must select a HDD to set the software s...view more
screen dies randomly - HELP !Good evening. My G4 PowerBook 1.67 screen dies randomly without warning . Sometimes it seems to be related to the angle of the screen. Sometimes it relates to moving the computer. It us...view more
Thread Retrieving files from Powerbook G4 with broken screen
Retrieving files from Powerbook G4 with broken screenI have a Powerbook G4 laptop which has a broken screen. I was curious as to what my options are as far as retrieving files from that old computer. Only the screen is broken. I now have a newer Macbook. Would it be eas...view more
Thread Mac G4 display/trackpad issue... running 10.5.8... 10 seconds after normal startup screen, screen suddenly goes to new lower resolution, desktop expands beyond screen boundaries, and trackpad movement moves not just cursor but also desktop content...??
Mac G4 display/trackpad issue... running 10.5.8... 10 seconds after normal startup screen, screen suddenly goes to new lower resolution, desktop expands beyond screen boundaries, and trackpad movement moves not just cursor but also desktop content...??
Thread My PowerBook G3 Lombard boots up with a plain white screen.
My PowerBook G3 Lombard boots up with a plain white screen.I purchased a PowerBook G3 from the thrift store a while back and I decided to give it a 'test drive' the other day and the second I booted it up it made a strange fan-like noise, once it finished booting it showed th...view more
