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Q: my powerbook g4 will not boot up. i get a blue screen. i have tried to start up in safe mode, but get the same blue screen.

My Powerbook G4 (with Snow Leopard operating system) will not boot up, I get a blue screen. I have tried to start up in safe mode by holding down shift key after startup tone, but end up with same result...blue screen. I need important photos and documents of this laptop, Even if I can just get it started up one more time. Need help fast! If you know what to do, please message back.

PowerBook, Mac OS X (10.5.6), can not start up

Posted on Feb 18, 2012 9:36 AM

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Q: my powerbook g4 will not boot up. i get a blue screen. i have tried to start up in safe mode, but get the same blue screen.

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  • by Texas Mac Man,

    Texas Mac Man Texas Mac Man Feb 18, 2012 3:35 PM in response to lisa032072
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    Feb 18, 2012 3:35 PM in response to lisa032072

    In the text you say you are using Snow Leopard. Snow Leopard will not operate on a G4 (or any Mac with a PowerPC processor). Leopard OS 10.5 is the max OS for PowerPC processor Macs. Your profile shows OS 10.5.6. What OS are you using (or trying to use)?

     

    Will the PB boot using a systen install DVD?

     

     Cheers, Tom