• Can a flash drive be used with a Powerbook G3?

    I purchased a flash drive which supposedly is compatible with MAC OS 8.6. But when I plugged it in, a message popped up stating that the software for that device could not be found. Is there software available for a f...view more
    Susan J
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  • PowerBook G3 Lombard 400MHz 128MB RAM freezes during Mac OS X install

    With the above setup up, I tried to install Mac OS X 10.2 and 10.3 and during the install, the Mac just freezes. I've heard problems with this particular Mac and Mac OS X installs. I've installed Mac OS 9 just fine ...view more
    Grant Bennet-Alder
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  • PowerBook G3 Pismo 400MB, 128MB RAM, doesnt turn on

    Just got this Mac off the 'net. It just doesnt turn on. Battery is dead , but it's plugged into AC adapter. I also unplugged the PRAM battery since I heard about that being part of the problem. Any else I can do? Th...view more
    be236
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  • Solved PowerBook G3 (Pismo) battery problem!

    I have an old G3 PowerBook (Pismo) that I am fixing up. Neither of the Li-Ion batteries would charge. After hours of frustration, resetting PRAM, VRAM, various Voo-doo chants, I checked the System Profile. Under Pow...view more
  • Odd problems! Powerbook g3 3553?

    Ok i have a few weird issues going on first of all it starts runs for a little while then the mouse will stop clicking the mouse will move but not click then eventually freeze! Also can anyone get me a link to how to ...view more
    Niteshooter
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  • pismo extensions problems

    I bought tiger full retail dvd on ebay , it turned out to be a copy !!! when I tried to install Tiger on my pismo it installs for a while, then it either freezes or it says there was an error please restart which then...view more
    cornelius
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  • 3400c Ram Card Upgrade via Soldering?

    Hello everyone, I have a PowerBook 3400c with a 64 MB RAM card installed, for a whopping total of 80 MB of ram. I'd like to get the 128 MB Ram card, but they are a rarity and are expensive when they do come around on...view more
    sopranojam851
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  • Pismo 400, Blank Display/Screen. Need help.

    Thank you all in advance. I have a Pismo 400 running 10.4.9 without any previous issues. This morning I turned it on and I can (barely) hear the HD spin up (normal), then the chime (normal), but the blue screen neve...view more
    Grant Bennet-Alder
    last modified by Grant Bennet-Alder
  • Problems finding a monitor to work with a Power Mac G3 (Blue and White)

    If anyone can assist, I have recently purchased an old Power Mac G3 (Blue and White) and I then purchased a monitor, to my dismay the monitor connection does not fit into my port on the back. I do not know what the op...view more
    Grant Bennet-Alder
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  • powerbook 3400c-ram or computer issue?

    hi everyone, a while back i bought a powerbook 3400c for cheap on craigslist. great machine but when i looked at the info i saw it had only 16 megs of ram. i checked ebay to upgrade and i almost fainted at the prices ...view more
    Hugh Mungus
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  • 3400c will not boot/ green power light remains on

    Strange thing happened. We lost power while I was away and when I came back my 3400c was on (the green power light was lit) but it will not boot, shut down or power up. Will not respond to the power button or force qu...view more
    sopranojam851
    last modified by sopranojam851
  • 3rd party external wireless card not recognized when Pismo wakes from sleep

    I recently bought a 3rd party external wireless card for my Pismo. The card works great and after I set it up the card works great with my Pismo. Until I close the lid and the Pismo goes to sleep. When I open the lid ...view more
    yosarian
    created by yosarian
  • Need Mouse for My 3400C

    I have an 3400c and until now I have not needed a mouse because the little plastic clicker on the edge of the computer was working well. Now the clicker has started to stick and sometimes it will not allow me to click...view more
    MultiMacs
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  • pismo kernel panic

    I wanted to install Panther on my Pismo with OS 9 running, but the CD did not show on the desktop or as bootable. So I put the Pismo in firewire mode and partitioned it with my iMacs disc utility. I then made a bootab...view more
    desperada
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  • failing to install tiger on pismo

    I am trying to install Tiger on my 500Mhz/768Ram Pismo with a 80Gig harddrive. I have got a bootable copy of a installer cd, in read me it says its working on all computers with G3,G4 with firewire port. When I am try...view more
    desperada
    last modified by desperada
  • best running system for pismo

    I acquired a Pismo 500 Mhz with 768 Mb memory and 80 Gb hard drive. It has currently OS 9.2.2 installed with a DVD player. I do have Panther installer Cds and also a Tiger DVD. Which system would run most effortlessly...view more
    desperada
    last modified by desperada
  • How Long Would You Expect a Battery to Last?

    Bought a battery for $40 off Ebay. The vendor said that they had never been used before and he could not say how long they sat on a shelf prior to him. To get it fully charged took about 4 hours, yet I still left it p...view more
    Grant Bennet-Alder
    last modified by Grant Bennet-Alder
  • Airlink Wireless N

    I got a great deal on an Airlink Wireless N USB adapter. This replaces my Buffalo G card that replaced my original Apple AirPort B card. It also frees up the slot for my Villagetronic display adapter. The Airlink adap...view more
    Tony Giordano
    created by Tony Giordano
  • 400mhz vs 500mhz Pismo

    Is there much of a speed difference between a 400mhz and a 500mhz, both G3? I've had my Pismo since new, would I notice a difference in say Word or other simple tasks? Where would I notice a difference? Thanks.view more
    Texas Mac Man
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  • Can't reload my Wallstreet Laptop

    My Wallstreet came with OS 8.6 on it. I cleared the HD and put in a larger HD and I can not get anything to load, or boot from a CD. All I see is the floppy symble and the question mark. How can I load an copy of an O...view more
    jpl
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