PowerBook sensitive keyHello, The T key on my PowerBook G4 12" is extremely sensitive, I started noticing it when the PowerBook would boot into Target Disk mode every time I tried to boot. I removed the key and the problem disappear...view more
Thread Help: pb g4 15": change normal keyboard with backlit one
Help: pb g4 15": change normal keyboard with backlit oneHi, I've got a pb g4 15" 1.33ghz with a normal keyboard (no backlit). I'd like to replace it with a backlit one. Do you know if it is possible? Ok, I don't care about the ALS; it is enough to drive backlit with f8 f10...view more
PowerBook G4 arrow keys blank coversWhat's the name of those plastic bits around the arrow keys on an aluminum PowerBook G4's keyboard? I read online the they're called "blank covers" and that they should come off (at least on a PC keyboard), but I coul...view more
Thread Macintosh Powerbook Duo 230 with a disk and a question mark
Macintosh Powerbook Duo 230 with a disk and a question markI have a 1992 Macintosh Powerbook Duo 230 and when I start it up, I get a blank screen with a floppy disk and a question mark in the center. I have an external floppy reader but no disks. I do believe i don't need any...view more
PowerBook G4 17-inch won't recognize iPhone 4SI have a PowerBook G4 17-inch that was made in 2004, its OS is Mac OS X Version 10.5.8. My phone is an iPhone 4S, it is updated to the latest version, iOS 8.4.1. I connected my phone to my computer and it will only re...view more
Thread Isn't there SOME video chat capability for my iSight?
Isn't there SOME video chat capability for my iSight?Have a really nice PowerBook G4,and iSight FireWire camera. After hours of reading online & experimenting, I'm banging my head on the wall looking for some service that will let me use it for video chats.&nb...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
flashdrive problemI have a flash drive that I have been saving material to. All of a sudden, neither my powerbook or iMac recognizes it. Help?! It's not there under devices in Finder, btw.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
CD Drive for PowerBook 1400csI have a PowerBook 1400cs and want to put programs on it but my new computer does not have a floppy drive but does have a cd drive. I know that the floppy drive can come out and be replaced by a cd drive very easily (...view more
Ext HD not recognized by Mac/PcMy HAMLET ext. hard drive no longer is showing on my desktop. I've not used it for a few years, but now need something important of it and it doesn't show up on either macs i have (both using 10.4.11 OS) or a PC with...view more
Thread Can a PowerBook G4 Ti be booted from it's original Software Install and Restore DVD mounted in a MacBook Pro (osX 10.9.1) optical drive using Firewire?
Can a PowerBook G4 Ti be booted from it's original Software Install and Restore DVD mounted in a MacBook Pro (osX 10.9.1) optical drive using Firewire?
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...??
