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Q: i try to install mac osx 10.5.6 on my powerbookG4

my powerbook G4 1.67ghz have a problem when i try to install new hdd with OSX 10.5.6, a massage box come out " Mac OS X cannot be installed on this computer". After using disk utility to format new HDD, i try again to reeboot but the same massage will come out. Anyone can help me to install the OS X on  my Powerbook G4?

Posted on May 10, 2012 12:58 AM

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Q: i try to install mac osx 10.5.6 on my powerbookG4

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  • by BGreg,Helpful

    BGreg BGreg May 10, 2012 4:59 AM in response to zazrie
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    May 10, 2012 4:59 AM in response to zazrie

    Is the OS X 10.5.6 disk that you're trying to install a gray-faced disk? If so, you can't use it, as that is a disk that was delivered with another Apple system, and those disks are locked to the system type they are delivered with. So if it was delived with a MacBook, for example, you can't use it to install on a PowerBook.

     

    You'll need to use a black-faced retail version of 10.5 Leopard. Since this is a new installation on a blank hard drive, don't use the black-faced upgrade disk, as it requires OS X 10.4 to be installed to work.  If you have a bootable backup, and an upgrade 10.5 disk, you could copy that using SuperDuper! or CCC to your new hard drive then use the upgrade disk.

  • by zazrie,

    zazrie zazrie May 10, 2012 5:22 AM in response to zazrie
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    May 10, 2012 5:22 AM in response to zazrie

    Thanks Bgreg for the good info for me. Now I need look for black-faced disc.

  • by Texas Mac Man,Helpful

    Texas Mac Man Texas Mac Man May 10, 2012 6:07 PM in response to zazrie
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    May 10, 2012 6:07 PM in response to zazrie

    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

     

    The DVD should look like this

    leopard.jpg

    Caution - Leopard does not support classic mode. So, if you currently open OS 9 apps in classic mode, you won't be able to do this if you upgrade to Leopard.

     

     Cheers, Tom

  • by zazrie,

    zazrie zazrie May 12, 2012 6:13 PM in response to Texas Mac Man
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    May 12, 2012 6:13 PM in response to Texas Mac Man

    Thank you very much Texas Mac Man.