Powerbook won't start upHi - it powered down after running out of juice and not being plugged in at my desk. I plugged it in and started it up - it makes the Mac Bong sound and then the apple appears. But then a progress bar appears on the b...view more
Thread Can run PB G4 as server with display closed?
Can run PB G4 as server with display closed?Hi folks I have an OBG Powerbook G4 1.5 GHz 2G RAM running OS X 10.5.8, that I want to use as a server hub on my AirPort net for various external HD Backup drives. Is there a way to keep the laptop awake with...view more
Powerbook G4 will not charge the batteryHaving been away for a month I've returned home to my trusty PowerBook G4 and booted it up only to find that the battery is not charging. The battery is relatively new, only 64 cycles and was performing perfectly nor...view more
battery firmware update failureI've logged in as root user and tried to update the battery firmware but it still fails. I just received this new third party battery from Amazon.. All the reviews were positive so i purchased one with the hopes...view more
Thread PowerBook G3 (firewire) Specs and Information
PowerBook G3 (firewire) Specs and InformationI need the specs on my PowerBook G3 Firewire, This is what it has as follows: Power PC G3 400 MHZ 512MB of Ram 20GB Hard Drive Mac OSX 10.4.11 Mac OS 9.22 DVD ROM MODULE CD-RW/DVD MODULE Airport Cardview more
USB ports not workingWas setting up my old PowerBook G4 Alu. 1.25GHz to be used by my son as clamshell w/ external display & keyboard. Apple keyboard attached to the left-side USB port : everything OK. Then, I switched the ke...view more
PowerBook G4 won´t startI was working on my Powerbook when suddendly it froze. I had to force quit by pressing the power button. I turned it on again but it froze at start up (when the apple logo was displayed). I had to force quit again and...view more
Battery not recognised? Onyx may solve itI recently bought a secondhand PowerBook, running 10.4.11, along with a replacement third-party battery. However, the PowerBook wouldn't recognise the battery. As soon as I disconnected the power cable, it pow...view more
maximum software update on a powerbook g4I have a powerbook g4 and I was wondering what is the maximum software update it can go up to? Mac OS X leopard ? And if any people know a place that I can buy a replacement charger 65 watts for my G4 ...view more
PowerBook G4 Question Mark Over SafariPowerbook g4 Why is it that there is a question mark over the Safari , iChat , Adress Book , Preview , and System Preferences not allowing me to open them? I really need to use the internet , but safari will not ope...view more
PowerBook G4I was given a G4 and the hard drive has gone, Im in melbourne australia and want to knwo if i can get a new hard drive put i and if so where..view more
My battery charges but dies quicklyHello I recently got this powerbookG4 from a friend as a gift It was used be my friend so he didn't need it . The Mac was dead so I needed to charge it to power up I notice it takes a long time to charge, it too...view more
battery updater keeps failingPB G4 OSX 10.5.8 Battery updater keeps failing. Have 'reported to apple' everytime I start up machine, dozens of times, to no avail.view more
good Powerbook G4 Adapter ReplacementThe ol' G4 isn't the only Mac in the house, but I still love it for what I use it for. Unfortunately, the adapter (pre-magsafe) no longer works. Have tried the Macally, but it doesn't seem to seat correc...view more
Wobbly DC-In ConnectorI recently bought a very abused 12" Aluminum Powerbook G4 M9690MLL/A with a 1.5 GHz G4, 1.25 GB RAM, and a Combo drive. The charging adapter included is the Newertechnology 65 Watt. The problem is th...view more