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iBook G3 Unlock Kit

Ok, so I made a “kit” to bypass the iBook G3 Snow password. Want to update it to OSX Tiger and bypass the OS 9.2.2 Password. It is NOT on OSX. Anyways, I had it all setup! When I put the CD into the disc drive (it is a OSX Cheetah CD, I couldn’t find an OS9 ISO.), The computer doesn’t recognize it when i press and hold C while restarting. I remember it worked ONCE and the disc showed up on the screen next to the drive, and I clicked on the drive, meant to click on the disc. That disc broke. Had to make another. So frustrating because I have tried EVERY single password and combination, and the disc solution doesn’t work! And the FireWire will not fit into my MacBookPro (Early 2011!) I just want to get into the iBook G3 Snow, go past the password, and upgrade it to OS X Tiger! Been trying for FOUR months! I give up! What do I do!

Thanks SO MUCH!

Christianreal

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Posted on May 20, 2020 11:21 AM

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May 27, 2020 12:49 PM in response to K Shaffer

Just bought a 3 foot clear FireWire for $4.80 of eBay with a 1 year warranty... I tested and Target Disk Mode indeed works on the iBook. I will install OSX Tiger via Firewire. The only thing is that my Mac is running macOS Catalina. I had to go into the Installation folder and then Packages and then click on OSinstall.pckg to get to the OS X Tiger installer. Well, I hope this works....

Oh wait, could I use an Emulator and run Panther in my Catalina Mac and then install through the emulator, then the installer would be supported, right?

K Shaffer

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May 27, 2020 2:20 PM in response to Christian_Grenier

Of those ideas, I've no experience; emulation may work in specific circumstances,

not necessarily this way. This topic across dissimilar systems & different hardware,

is quite astray from any singular or traditional routine.

While FireWire 800 works w/ adapters, for FW400 version I've FW400 ported drives.

Later cable, such as Thunderbolt instead; has limited possibilities, between versions.

Take care & good luck!🙂☘

BDAqua

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Jun 2, 2020 3:14 PM in response to Christian_Grenier

Nope, Grey Discs are machine specific...

Those are Intel only & Machine specific Discs for only early ones...

Part number Description

2Z691-5967 DVD, MB+MB Pro+Mac Pro, Install 1 of 2, w/10.4.8, V1.2, International

2Z691-5930 DVD, MB+MB Pro+Mac Pro, Install 2 of 2, w/10.4.8, International

Jun 3, 2020 9:06 AM in response to BDAqua

Ah, those numbers do match up correctly, must be the Intel Tiger. I’ll keep looking for the retail (with the X) version of Tiger. That FireWire I ordered hasn’t arrived... hope it comes soon so I can begin. Thanks!

Jun 4, 2020 8:56 PM in response to Christian_Grenier

Yay! The “dome” Airport Express ~2003-2005 model, came today. So now I have access to WiFi, just waiting for those DVDs to come. I even saw an iBook G4 optical drive.. might put that into the iBook G3, but the steps require you to completely dismantle it. Now this is way past the “iBook G3 Unlock Kit” topic.. sigh, i’m going overboard, probably because I am so excited with all of the parts and everything.. sorry for posting so much. Will tell you all when the DVDs come, thanks!

Jun 7, 2020 4:15 PM in response to K Shaffer

Hey guys. If you are getting this please read the full post. I purchased everything. for the ULTIMATE upgrade! I had to return the FireWire because it was the wrong one.

My upgrade parts that I ordered:

• OS X TIGER! (which came)

•An Apple DVD superdrive! (From an iBook G3)

•Motorola 7410-(PPC G4)

(pin compatible)

•512 MB RAM PC1333 for iBook G3

•The 800 to 400 FireWire from iBook G3 to MacBook Pro.

•PoE injector for my AirPort Extreme

So basically it will be an “iBook G4” but still a G3 by heart.

Can’t wait for everything to arrive! Doesn’t leopard need 1 GB of RAM, though..?

Jun 7, 2020 5:18 PM in response to BDAqua

Aha. Awesome. So once the crazy upgrades are finished, I will be able to upgrade to LEOPARD! Maybe I’ll even upgrade the Hard Drive to something like 100 GB. I heard 128 GB was the maximum. Looks risky and difficult but definitely pays off. I’ll get my dad to help me. I’m only 13... looks kind of hard for the hard drive swap. Appreciate the response.. :)

PS... BDAqua.. I signed up for your forum.. the one on computers. Good stuff on there.

yorange

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Jun 7, 2020 11:02 PM in response to Christian_Grenier

You really went all the way to upgrade that old hardware, well done :-).

Just resurrected my old iBook G4, have had GPU issue, re-flow don't work, made and installed a custom bracket to mechanically press it down onto PCA. Risky to move it around due to the mechanical fix, left it stationary. MacOS not very useful for a stationary hardware, downloaded modern Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and convert the iBook to Nextcloud server, 80Gb HDD more than enough to sync documents.

Running 24 hours for a few days now, slow but still working.

QuickPost

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May 20, 2020 12:47 PM in response to Christian_Grenier

Hello,

Can you please elaborate more on your question?

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May 21, 2020 9:04 AM in response to K Shaffer

I will try updating it to the latest release of Tiger.

I just cannot even get any apps open because I cannot find the OSX Applications..

May 23, 2020 2:12 PM in response to Christian_Grenier

Just got a whole pile of blank CDs for free and ready to burn Tiger! Fingers crossed... lol

May 23, 2020 4:49 PM in response to K Shaffer

I’m installing Puma and look at this error? Why does it keep giving me this error when I press “restart”?

And thanks, K Shaffer for the tips. I guess you are right, an upgrade isn’t NEEDED.

K Shaffer

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May 26, 2020 6:51 AM in response to Christian_Grenier

..when you're done with updates to G3 iBook, could it look like this..?🤔

May 20, 2020 4:29 PM in response to QuickPost

I will try to find an OS 9.2.2 ISO

May 20, 2020 7:57 PM in response to K Shaffer

Thank you SO SO much! I will definitely download and burn it right now and try again. I really appreciate it!! Ah, given away, wow! Well, thanks, I really appreciate it!!😁

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