Q: iBook G4: Can I wipe the drive and re-install Leopard?
A PC user gave me a used iBook G4 he never used (knows nothing about it).
I don't have the install CD for that but I purchased a retail Leopard 10.5 box for my powermac G4.
What would be the correct sequence from start-up to finish, I never ownd a Mac Book before?
Will it ask me for a password? Please be specific. Thank you so much for your time and patience.
W.W.
Posted on Jun 30, 2012 5:43 PM
Hello,
Your 10.5 leopard DVD should work fine with your iBook provided it has the correct memory and above 867mhz. This eliminates the 12" G4 800 MHz models.
You won't be asked for a password other than setting one up for your new user account once you install is complete.
Here is a guide from start to finishing on installing Leopard.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1544
Best of luck
Posted on Jul 1, 2012 1:18 AM