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Q: powerbook g4 has got kernal panic

hi as im new to apple and i deleted a important file which now my g4 wont start up only goes to the apple on boot up thn tells you to restart but i have no install discs it is running on mac version 10.5.8  ( BEEN TOLD A 10.5.RETAIL DISC WOULD SORT IT)

i have been into apple mac tech specs put the serial number in and it says tht my system software is mac osx version 10.3 panther if i was to get this off ebay would it reboot my g4 bak to factory settings and i gather it would have to a retail disc

PowerBook, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Mar 30, 2012 6:06 AM

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  • by Texas Mac Man,

    Texas Mac Man Texas Mac Man Mar 30, 2012 10:13 AM in response to mickk123
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    Mar 30, 2012 10:13 AM in response to mickk123

    What model PowerBook do you have? The specs you looked at probably said the OS installed when the PB was new was OS 10.3. You need a retail (black color) Leopard OS 10.5 install DVD to reload OS 10.5. When troubleshooting, disconnect all external devices (mouse, external hard drive, etc)

     

    Will it boot in Safe Mode? See What is Safe Boot, Safe Mode? (Mac OS X)

    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107392 Takes a while to run, but it usually "fixes" problems.

     

    Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard installation system requirements

    http://support.apple.com/kb/TA24950

     

    Leopard is no longer available at the Apple Store but may be available by calling Apple Phone Sales @ 1-800-MY-APPLE (1-800-692-7753).

     

    If you can't obtain a retail install DVD from Apple, look on eBay or Google the installer part numbers to possibly find at an on-line store. Here's what to look for:

     

    MB427Z/A  Leopard 10.5.1 install DVD

    MB576Z/A  Leopard 10.5.4 install DVD

    MB021Z/A  Leopard 10.5.6 install DVD (single user)

    MB022Z/A  Leopard 10.5.6 install DVD (5-user family pack)

     

    Installing Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1544

     

    Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Installation and Setup Guide

    http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/leopard_install-setup.pdf

     

    After you install the base 10.5, download & install the 10.5.8 combo update at http://support.apple.com/downloads/Mac_OS_X_10_5_8_Combo_Update

     

     Cheers, Tom

  • by mickk123,

    mickk123 mickk123 Mar 30, 2012 10:29 AM in response to Texas Mac Man
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    Mar 30, 2012 10:29 AM in response to Texas Mac Man

    just tried to start in safe mode but will not start up and as for what model it is im new to apple , model number is A1046 ,powerbook 15inch fw 800

    i was on phone to apple today and they said i coud get panther osx 10,3 which was installed at factory

    but do 10.3 panther or 10.5 leopard have to be retail

  • by Texas Mac Man,

    Texas Mac Man Texas Mac Man Mar 30, 2012 11:13 AM in response to mickk123
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    Mar 30, 2012 11:13 AM in response to mickk123

    What Apple is providing is a gray installer with OS 10.3 like the one shipped with the PB when it was new. So it will work on your PB, but it's OS is basically obsolete by today's application and browser standards. The Leopard installer has to be the retail version.

     

     Cheers, Tom