• Noisy audio from 3400c

    Hello, I just acquired a nice PowerBook 3400c. Everything works as expected, but the one thing nagging me is that the audio out circuit is rather noisy. There is whitenoise that is proportional to the system volume l...view more
    sopranojam85
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  • AirPort card in a G3 Lombard

    I have an airport card I placed in an ancient Lombard, but it is not recognized by the computer. Is there something I need to do to get it to work? Geoffview more
    geoffashworth
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  • PowerBook G3 400 Mhz Lombard (2001) won't power up, no sign of life

    Problem fixed now but I want to share this (rather scary) experience with anyone facing a similar problem. All of a sudden the Powerbook G3 Lombard wouldn't turn on. I knew it wasn't the power supply as it worked fin...view more
    Joolz 55
    created by Joolz 55
  • Fix & follow up on Topic: Powerbook G3 Wallstreet Battery issues

    My answer was VERY simple! I too had a Wallstreet G3 that the battery suddenly stopped charging. Bought two new batteries, still the red X through the menu icon. Read forum after forum about logic boards, PRAM battery...view more
    Grant Bennet-Alder
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  • Using PowerBook G3 like a TV (for video)?

    Hello, I have a "Lombard Edition" PowerBook G3. With its large screen and nice speakers, I think it would be great for reviewing footage I have taken on my DV camera (a Panasonic PV-GS31). The camera has a cable with...view more
    bjorkj02
    created by bjorkj02
  • G 3 Pismo

    What is the max on RAM for 2000 PowerBook Firewire running OSX 10.4.11 with 80 Gig HD --I have 512 now--can increase to 1 gig? Thanks for any info--Macs Ruleview more
    macdctr
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  • Ram for a G3

    Any thoughts on getting a speed boost on an old G3 running 10.4.11. Its got a 500 MHz processorview more
    Kevin Heslin
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  • G3 iBook airport card

    I bought and installed an Airport card for my G3 iBook. But when I opened the Network pref in System Preferences, it said "Your network settings have been changed by another application." When I OKd that, it disappear...view more
    Cyberdog2.0
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  • New ATA-6 Toshiba HDD with my Pismo?

    Good evening, I am seeking a little guidance: I just found a Toshiba MK8026GAX 80GB HDD in my closet and am interested if I will be able to install it and use it in my Pismo without issue. I have looked online, and t...view more
    jpl
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  • Cannot use Western Digital HDD with Pismo?

    Good evening, I am trying to use a Western Digital Passport 250GB external HDD USB with my Pismo, but it mounts the HDD, but says it is unreadable and then forwards me to the Disk Utility. It seems the HDD but I can't...view more
    spcmiller29
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  • PowerBook 3400c

    I just got a PowerBook 3400c from a friend of mine. It works great but wont connect to the internet via my cable in the rear of the laptop to my cable modem. running OS 8.1 and has alot of junk on it. My question i...view more
    Jan Hedlund
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  • Airport connection to router

    My G3 iBook can't see my wireless D-link router. The router is correctly configured and can be seen by other WiFi-enabled gear (iTouch, for example). When I try use the Network panel to connect the IBook I get no sign...view more
    Grant Bennet-Alder
    last modified by Grant Bennet-Alder
  • can't connect G3 to DSL

    My friend has a dead hard drive on her Gateway (Windows 98) which was connected to a DSL modem. I tried to let her connect with my old Powerbook G3. We hooked up the network cable to the G3 and connected her monitor (...view more
    Ann White
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  • PowerBook G3 Pismo Firwire

    I have an Apple Powerbook G 3 that I bought new in 2000--I upgraded the HD to 80 Gig and maxed out the ram.---running OSX Tiger 10.4.11. I got an original Airport wireless card to use to grab the web. I put the card i...view more
    Oceangreg
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  • Wireless on my Wallstreet

    Hello everyone, your posts have been very helpful in helping me to update the Wallstreet that I have inherited. It's a great computer and have been successful with updating it and getting it up to speed for my childre...view more
    toddhs
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  • Old G3 powerbook 233mhz + wifi....am I wasting time even contemplating it?!

    Hi All I have an old G3 series powerbook which is 233 or 266 mhz (from before the bronze keyboard) has a little extra memory installed than standard and probably has OS9 on it. It's been under my bed for years.. Bas...view more
    punkypickle
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  • Connecting to Internet with my Old Computer - What browser to download

    I switched from dial-up to dsl. When I try to log back into AOL mail it says that it doesnt support my system. I dont know what operating system I have. Can someone please help me understand what browser I need to dow...view more
    ali brown
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  • Apple Remote Control and Pismo

    Here's one for you. Just bored at work, so I thought I'd throw this out there. While researching a way of using the Apple Remote Remote Control (IR) on a Mac Pro, by maybe hacking up an old broken Pismo and using it's...view more
    a brody
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  • WiFi with G3 Wallstreet running OS 9.2 ?

    Good afternoon. Just what software do I need to use a Motorola WN825G wireless card with this computer? It doesn't seem to be recognized with the standard OS 9.2 install. Thanks for your time.view more
    cornelius
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  • Powerbook G3 will not join wireless connection at home w/my own password

    When I try to connect to my own home wireless network, my Powerbook G3 Pismo will not connect when I enter my own password. This also happens at a friend's home using his bonafide correct password. When I'm on a netwo...view more
    Grant Bennet-Alder
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