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MDD Dual 1.25 G4 (2003)

Please forgive this potentially repetitive post, but after searching through articles here, I felt it better to post a new topic since the other posts were several months old and did not answer my specific question.

I have a Dual 1.25 G4 MDD (2003 model), and I cannot find my software restore discs. Two questions:

Does anyone know exactly which discs originally shipped with this computer (the Apple part numbers of the individual discs and of the Power Mac G4 Media package)? This information would really help my search for these from various used Mac vendors.

Is there anyone in California who has this particular model of computer? I ask because it seems that Apple offers support/sells parts for computers purchased in CA that were discontinued fewer than seven years ago, which includes this model ( http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1752). It seems to me that someone in CA with the 2003 MDD would be able to order replacement copies of system discs from Apple - so if you're out there, please contact me.

As far as I've read, I cannot order the discs direcly from Apple: I sure understand that they only have so many people to field calls and solve problems, and so they put priority on service for recent products, but I'm still going to call SOS-APPL first thing Monday and see what they can do. I've been a loyal Mac user for nearly 25 years, and I've been fortunate to have responsive people on the line for past tech support calls, so maybe I'll catch a break. In any event, the more information I have, the better off I'll be, so I'd appreciate any advice anyone can send my way.

Thanks to anyone who can help.

1.25 DP G4 MDD (2003), Mac OS X (10.4.11)

Posted on Jan 9, 2011 2:43 PM

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Posted on Jan 9, 2011 3:16 PM

Hi Peter, and a warm welcome to the forums! 🙂

Please forgive this potentially repetitive post, but after searching through articles here, I felt it better to post a new topic since the other posts were several months old and did not answer my specific question.


Naw, you did good, they prefer it that you start a new topic to make it easier to stick to your exact problems.

Pre-Installed MacOS: 9.2.2, X 10.2


http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/powermacg4/stats/powermac_g4_1.25mdd.html

Different/earlier model, but I wonder if these numbers would be the same or close...

PowerMac G4 (MDD - Jan 2002) original/authentic Apple restore disc set (grey color) in original white package ("600-9417 Power Mac G4 Media")
* Mac OS X 10.2 Install CDs (2): CD version 1.0: 2Z691-3183-A, 2Z691-3956-A
* Mac OS 9.2.2+Mac OS X 10.2 Restore CDs (4): CD version 1.0: 691-3545-A, 691-3547-A, 691-3548-A, 691-3600-A
* Apple Hardware Test CD: SW version 1.2.6: 691-3623-A

http://www.vintage-computer.com/vcforum/showthread.php?14000-Various-vintage-par ts-for-sale

Is it the AHT Disc or System Discs you need, which OS?

Here's the list and downloads for AHT for some G4 models if you don't find yours, some G4s only have it on the Original Install Disc...

http://www.info.apple.com/support/aht.html
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Jan 10, 2011 10:26 PM in response to romko23

You mentioned you have 2.0.1 but I think the version I need for my computer is 2.0.2 - thanks though. Unfortunately none of the newer versions are available at http://www.info.apple.com/support/aht.html - it's unfortunate these older support pages aren't maintained - I would think that there's an archive somewhere with an image of every disc Apple's ever printed.

MDD Dual 1.25 G4 (2003)

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