How to identify my laptop

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How to identify my laptop

Hello everyone,

I'm new to Apple computers. I have a friend wanting to sell me an old PowerBook G3. The date on the back says 1998. So I don't know where to start. I don't know how much money to offer this person, or if its worth it at all.

My idea is to pick this up and load linux on it if it has the power to do it.

Can someone advise me? I've written down what I think the serial number may be:

CK83004JDG5
OR
BTO-Z00Q0020T

Thank you for your time,

TJ

G3 Powerbook, Mac OS 9.0.x, Not sure

Posted on Nov 6, 2007 1:16 PM

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Answer 1

Nov 6, 2007 3:57 PM in response to TJ_IN_AK

TJ INAK, welcome to Apple Discussions. Hopefully we will be able to welcome you to the Mac community.

Look at the Powerbook specs on this link & you may be able to determine which one.
http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/powerbook_g3/index-powerbook-g3.html

Will the PB boot up? What OS is it running? If it will boot, look at the Apple System Profiler under the Apple (left side) Menu. The System Profiler will tell you what processor speed in MHz, the amount of installed RAM & the hard drive size. Once you determine which model & the above info, we can provide an approximate value.

 Cheers, Tom 😉

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TJ_IN_AK Author

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Nov 6, 2007 4:01 PM in response to Texas Mac Man

Thanks Tom!

I'll post back tomorrow and after I've followed your suggestions!

Thank you from Alaska!

TJ

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jim cage

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Nov 21, 2007 2:10 PM in response to TJ_IN_AK

try using coconut identity, the app tells you about your computer

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Answer 4

Nov 21, 2007 3:53 PM in response to TJ_IN_AK

There are many ways to skin a cat. You have already been told a few. Here's one more. Go to:
http://www.apple-history.com/

You can sort the products by "family" or by "date" to help you identify your laptop.

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Answer 5

Nov 21, 2007 4:52 PM in response to TJ_IN_AK

If it's a PowerBook G3, this Apple article can help identify the differences:

24604- PowerBook G3 Computers: How to Identify Different Models

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