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      • Thread I have a used powerbook g4, and forgot the admin password. help

        I have a used powerbook g4, and forgot the admin password. help

        The guy I bought it from doesn't answer my phone calls.view more
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        I have a used powerbook g4, and forgot the admin password. help

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        • Thread HELP with my Powerbook G4 12inches!!

          HELP with my Powerbook G4 12inches!!

          Hi, I had tried to update the latest software for my Powerbook G4 12inches then it suddenly shut down the computer. As I tried to turn on the computer, the screen won't show the apple logo at first and its completel...view more
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          HELP with my Powerbook G4 12inches!!

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          • Thread date for PowerBook 6,7 A1134

            date for PowerBook 6,7 A1134

            Refirbing a PowerBook 6,7 G4 model A1134.  How can I find the build date since the date is worn off the case? Know where I can find a User's Guide? What is the latest OS I can install? G4, 1.42 ghz, 512 MB,view more
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            date for PowerBook 6,7 A1134

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            • Thread I Have a Macbook G4 laptop and have lost the charger, and can't seem to find a correct replacement one.

              I Have a Macbook G4 laptop and have lost the charger, and can't seem to find a correct replacement one.

              Hi...Happy Sunday   I Have a Macbook G4 laptop and have lost the charger, and can't seem to find a correct replacement one.   My model is a Powerbook G4 Aluminum 15.2" 1.67GHz G4 - Early 2005   Serial:...view more
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              I Have a Macbook G4 laptop and have lost the charger, and can't seem to find a correct replacement one.

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              • Thread I can go on google but when I type in the website it says safari can't open the page

                I can go on google but when I type in the website it says safari can't open the page

                i can go to google but when I type in the website I want to go to it says " Safari can't open the page "view more
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                I can go on google but when I type in the website it says safari can't open the page

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                • Thread Powerbook G4 Aluminum 1.67GHZ Battery "Not Charging"

                  Powerbook G4 Aluminum 1.67GHZ Battery "Not Charging"

                  The Battery status in the menu bar shows "Not Charging".  Apple Help says this is because the power supply is strong enough to run the computer but not charge the battery.  However, I'm using OEM power suppl...view more
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                  Powerbook G4 Aluminum 1.67GHZ Battery "Not Charging"

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                  • Thread replacement battery

                    replacement battery

                    Dear All,   Probably for more sentimental reasons than anything any thing else.  I am still running a 15inch PowerBook G4.  Eventually the time has come to source a new rechargeable battery (in the UK)...view more
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                    replacement battery

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                    • Thread Ineed to resurrect an elderly PB, running 10.4.11.

                      Ineed to resurrect an elderly PB, running 10.4.11.

                      The PB responds, but I can't go on to the Internet. There is an Airport Card installed with Firmware 9.52, the systems asks for a WEP PIN - I do have one, but it keeps being rejected. Is there a way to ascertain the P...view more
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                      Ineed to resurrect an elderly PB, running 10.4.11.

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                      • Thread I have an older powerBook G4 running OS X 10.4.11.  How can I upgrade this operating system?

                        I have an older powerBook G4 running OS X 10.4.11.  How can I upgrade this operating system?

                        I have an older powerBook G4 running os x 10.4.11.  Can I upgrade this to a better operating system?view more
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                        I have an older powerBook G4 running OS X 10.4.11.  How can I upgrade this operating system?

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                        • Thread G4 PB 15" PRAM battery

                          G4 PB 15" PRAM battery

                          Good morning.   Any recent luck in finding a NEW battery?   Does anybody know the specs for this battery?  PN, size, voltage, etc ?   Thanks for your time.view more
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                          G4 PB 15" PRAM battery

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                          • Thread I have a flashing orange light on the power cable of my Powerbook G4 and it will not start up. nothing happens when I press the power button. Any ideas?

                            I have a flashing orange light on the power cable of my Powerbook G4 and it will not start up. nothing happens when I press the power button. Any ideas?

                            I have a flashing orange light on the power cable of my Powerbook G4 and it will not start up. Nothing happens when I press the power button. Any ideas?view more
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                            I have a flashing orange light on the power cable of my Powerbook G4 and it will not start up. nothing happens when I press the power button. Any ideas?

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                            • Thread How to instal the Canon MX420 printer on my PowerBook G4

                              How to instal the Canon MX420 printer on my PowerBook G4

                              I have an PowerBook G4 and wish to install my printer, however the models thats being listed at the instal window dosnt included my printer. On the internet i find the richt drivers but Mac dosnt alloud to instal the...view more
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                              How to instal the Canon MX420 printer on my PowerBook G4

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                              • Thread Solid state hard drives

                                Solid state hard drives

                                Is it possible to fit a solid state hard drive into my PowerBook G4? I am looking to increase the memory of my ancient machine and have heard that these drives use a lot less power. I currently have a 160Gb drive, but...view more
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                                Solid state hard drives

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                                • Thread I have a samsung SSD. Has anyone used an external adapter with a Powerbook G4.

                                  I have a samsung SSD. Has anyone used an external adapter with a Powerbook G4.

                                  I need an adapter for Firewire to SATA for a Powerbook G4.view more
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                                  I have a samsung SSD. Has anyone used an external adapter with a Powerbook G4.

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                                  • Thread Powerbook g4 17 starts but turns off immediately

                                    Powerbook g4 17 starts but turns off immediately

                                    Can someone help me in figuring out what is the problem with my laptop. It would make the chime sound boots, but never goes beyond that before it shuts off.   Any help is greatly appreciated.view more
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                                    Powerbook g4 17 starts but turns off immediately

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                                    • Thread Powerbook g4 doesn't boot

                                      Powerbook g4 doesn't boot

                                      Hello, I have a 17 inch 1.33ghz powerbook g4, i bought it recently in very good condition. But when it artived it wouldn't boot, if i push the power button and then the caps lock key it lights up but that is realy th...view more
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                                      Powerbook g4 doesn't boot

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                                      • Thread PowerBook G4 1.67

                                        PowerBook G4 1.67

                                        I´m trying to boot up a PowerBook G4 1.67 GHz 17" Dual Layer SuperDrive. The issue is that after using the Mac and shut it down if I need to start it again it won't boot. If turned on the next day it will boot o...view more
                                        Allan Jones
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                                        PowerBook G4 1.67

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                                        • Thread Holding C or Option does not work.  No message.

                                          Holding C or Option does not work.  No message.

                                          I try holding down C or Option at startup, and neither of these work.  Other startup options work.  Is it perhaps because my USB isn't being recognized as bootable, or should these work either way?   I...view more
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                                          Holding C or Option does not work.  No message.

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                                          • Thread PowerBook G4 displays question mark

                                            PowerBook G4 displays question mark

                                            Dear Community,   i switched on my PowerBook G4, it was running fine for a few hours with Internet connection, it then went blank with a question mark in the center. I tried switching it off and starting it up a...view more
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                                            PowerBook G4 displays question mark

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                                            • Thread Internet accessibility

                                              Internet accessibility

                                              Can a 2004 powerbook efficiently access the internet?view more
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                                              Internet accessibility

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