PowerBook G4 power issuesI found a 2005 15 inch PowerBook G4, so I was eager to charge it and tool around with it. It worked fine the first day I had it, and I could even play HD video without too much of a problem. But the next day, shortly ...view more
Thread PowerBook G4 turns itself off automatically
PowerBook G4 turns itself off automaticallyI found a PowerBook G4 in my closet, so I turned it on and was using it just fine, and then without warning it turned itself off. When I boot it up I can hear an internal fan running, and it keeps running the entire t...view more
Super slow PowerBook G4Hi, so I have a PowerBook G4 that I got from my brother and it's slower then a snail no exaggeration. I have been trying to load iTunes for the past twenty minutes so I can update iTunes and download the photos off of...view more
G4 powerbook won't chargeQUESTION I have an elderly G4 Powerbook. The battery has always been poor so I have used it powered from the mains. I have not used it for several weeks and when I opened it, plugged it in and tried ...view more
Thread Is it bad to use a laptop with no battery--only AC adaptor?
Is it bad to use a laptop with no battery--only AC adaptor?I have an old PowerBook G4. The battery died a long time ago and I've been using it since using just the AC adaptor, which is fine with me as I only use it at home (I have a newer MacBook Pro I can use away from...view more
12" Powerbook - battery & pram issuesI have a 12 Powerbood (1.5 Ghz) that I have barely used for about 5 years but aside from the monitor being pretty sad I THOUGHT the computer itself was still functioning OK. In any case, having noticed the bat...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
Titanium Powerbook g4 won't bootHi, I recently found a titanium powerbook in my attic that was given to me about 4 years ago. The model number is M5884 if that helps. Anyway, it won't boot. When I plug the charger in it shows no green or o...view more
Thread PowerBook Pro quit and. Can't get to power up
PowerBook Pro quit and. Can't get to power upI was uploading to Zipcloud for the first time as a backup. Evidently powercord got disconnected and battery life died causing the laptop to turn off. Now can't get PowerBook to turn on. The cord has the green light l...view more
PowerBook G4 A1013 does not start up.Hi! Trying to fix a PowerBook G4 A1013 for a friend and reading various other posts I think the Logic Board is Kaput...If I plug in the power adapter there is no response with the power button or any lights....nothing...view more
Thread i have a g4 powerbook and the lead has suddenly come loose to the socket and now won't charge. when i tried to hold the lead more firmly to the socket, it just sparked but still wouldn't work. i would appreciate any help, i have some vital stuff on there!
i have a g4 powerbook and the lead has suddenly come loose to the socket and now won't charge. when i tried to hold the lead more firmly to the socket, it just sparked but still wouldn't work. i would appreciate any help, i have some vital stuff on there!
Thread I have a Powerbook G4 that I have not used for a number of years. I believe there are photos on it that I want to retrieve. The unit will not power on and there is no evidence it is alive. Neither the wall plug in or a new battery helped. Suggestions.
I have a Powerbook G4 that I have not used for a number of years. I believe there are photos on it that I want to retrieve. The unit will not power on and there is no evidence it is alive. Neither the wall plug in or a new battery helped. Suggestions.
Sleep mode problemsHello guys i have bought a powerbook g4 alluminum 15 1.25ghz fw800 from craigslist and it works pretty fine for me i need to buy some new parts for it ( Pram battery power battery and the keyboard backlight is no...view more
Date time clock not setHi just reinstalled the OS as there was an issue but everytime the machine does a fresh boot it tells me to set the clock. I am not familiar with mac stuff. Is this as simple as a cmos battery replacement? Its a power...view more
