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  • How Do I Instal Mac OS 9.2.2 on my Powerbook G4 1Ghz DVI?

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  • PowerBook G3 won't boot into OS X. Just a question mark with a floppy icon as the computer starts up.

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  • Pixelized picture in DVD player

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  • Powerbook G4 compared to first gen macbook?

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  • Superdrive only mounts factory discs...which cleaner disc to use?

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  • My powerbook g4 wont boot

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  • how do i duplicate a DVD?

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  • Anyone know how to get Lightscribe to work on Mac?

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  • drive makes noise when I tap on laptop top

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  • Slow startup suddenly and OSX DVD won't mount either!

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  • Powerbook doesn't want to boot from cd anymore

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