• How to reset PMU on powerbook G4a, 1.25 Ghz

    Hi! How to reset PMU on powerbook G4a, 15", 1.25 GHz.; model: PowerBook5,2. Recently both of the Firewire ports stopped working. I tested the external firewire hard drive on a Power Mac G5 and it worked. I thought re...view more
    ChitlinsCC
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  • power cord is not working

    My Powerbook G4 cord is plugged into the jack, but it won't light up - and consequently won't charge.  Is the cord broken?  Can I charge the computer any other way?view more
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  • Blank grey screen on startup issue

    I have started up my G4 powerbook and am met with a blank grey screen. I had previously been using the laptop for connecting to a projector for a presentation and having been met with this problem I reconnected the l...view more
    Anthony ÓDoibhailein
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  • powerbook G4 start updisk does nit show up on screen

    I have an Powerbook G4  867MHz (Ti). The original HDD stopped under noise operating. Could not start under OS 9.1 or OS X.5. Have replaced HDD.    When rebooting the A 1025 he was looking for System ...view more
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  • Help for booting from DVD on PowerBook G3 PDQ?

    i Picked up a dvd rom drive for it and i stuck it into my PowerBook G3 PDQ 266mhz and it was running OS 8.5. The DVD spun a little but it kept stopping and it didn't do anything on my desktop. is there some dvd rom so...view more
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  • non-VGA TV - how to connect?

    Good evening.   I'd like to be able to use a non-VGA capable TV as a screen for a slideshow from my G4 PowerBook.   What options do I have?   Thanks for my time.view more
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  • PowerBook G4 won't boot up

    Hello! I have a 15 inch PowerBook G4, and I was trying to Re-Run the OS X Setup Assistant. After rebooting the laptop it took me to the grey boot screen and it seems like its booting but after 2 minutes of showing the...view more
    a brody
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  • DHCP causes Powerbook G4 15" Alu to lock up - fixed IP OK. Weird.

    If you check my recent posts, you'll see I've been having a LOT of locking up spinning beachball issues with an old Powerboog G4.   Was just about to give up.   Then an ISP in the UK had a DNS problem this m...view more
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  • Replacing Powerbook G4 15" Aluminium 80Gb PATA drive with 40Gb drive?

    Having already accidentally purchased a 3.5" drive to replace a failed Powerbook PATA/ATA HDD, I now want to double check that THIS might do the trick! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330523013972   Thanks.   Pow...view more
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  • PowerBook G4 17-inch won't recognize iPhone 4S

    I 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
    Niel
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  • Powerbook is connected to a epson projector. Cannot see image on the screen.

    Powerbook is connected to a epson projector. Cannot see image on the screen.view more
    Allan Jones
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  • 15in Aluminum PowerBook G4 PRAM battery replacement?

    I recently traded a bunch of Apple junk for a PowerBook G4. I am aware of all the PowerPC limitations and blah, I've been in the PPC scene a few years now. I got this PowerBook in top condition, it looks like its been...view more
    K Shaffer
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  • PowerBook G4 display is pixelated

    I 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
    ChitlinsCC
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  • PowerBook G4 "The underlying task reported failure on exit (-9972)"

    PowerBook G4 1.67 15" (Al), Upgraded to 1GB RAM.   Was working fine, running Leopard. Put it on shelf 4 months ago, tried it 2 days ago.   System booted, but everything stopped when I tried to launch an app....view more
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  • no volume on my mac os x vers 10.5.8

    I have no volume on my mac os x  vers 10.5.8view more
    K Shaffer
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  • Powerbook G4 12" Not runing, only beep !!!

    Powerbook G4 12" Not runing, only beep and flash sleep light. A friend gave it to me, no charger. I bought but he does not want to run. Its model A1010, 867mhz I uploaded the video, look at it. Please help !!!? &nb...view more
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  • Pb G4 Aluminum: SSD install how-to, RAM and OS 10.5 question

    Hi,   I've bought a Macbook Pro 15" Retina last year, and my old Powerbook was gathering dust since then. So, mostly for fun, I decided to install an SSD and I am really surprised by the results. It's the 1.5 GH...view more
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  • HELP! My Powerbook G3 Pismo won't boot...

    Dear Friends, I have a Pismo G3. Unfortunately, it does not boot anymore. Which can be the reason? I am pretty sure that my power card, inside powerbook, has not damaged. It Could be the AC adapter? There are any way...view more
    ChitlinsCC
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  • Compatible Games for my Powerbook G4

    I FINALLY got my first real Mac the other day from ebay. It's the 15" 1.25GHz 2GB RAM, 80Gb HD. I've upgraded all the software, and I'm loving it! Now that I've got got at the essentials on it (iLife, iWork etc...) I ...view more
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  • PowerBook won't boot from install CD

    Hi all, My aluminium PowerBook G4 (2004-2005ish) has an install of Linux Ubuntu 10 on it, but that stopped working somehow... I've been trying to get Mac OS X 10.2 back onto it using an Apple grey install disc, but t...view more
    K Shaffer
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