I just received a brand new Macbook Pro for Christmas which is replacing my old 17" Powerbook G4. Unfortunately, the G4 is stuck in a startup loop and I cannot get to my desktop... Is there any way to transfer my photos, files and iTunes files with the G4 in it's current state...? Also, the G4 has the Firewire 400 and USB (I would think either level 1 or 2) ports whereas my new MacBook has USB level 3 ports. Thanks in advance..!
Hello,
First try holding down the option key during start up and then select the HD icon to boot from the hard drive on your PowerBook. If that doesn't work, try booting to safe mode http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1455
If the above fails then your best option is to use the Mac OS X restore disk that came with your PowerBook and boot from them.
You may need to repair HD using the disk utility option on the Mac OS X disk.
Once you have your PowerBook working to the Mac OS X desktop you can create a backup on a USB external drive or a FireWire drive. (personally I would select USB as FireWire differ on the new MacBook and a conversion lead would be required)
Thank you..!
Unfortunately, the first two options do not work. I have the grey Mac OS X install disc. Is that what you are referring to..?
Note: I get the tone, white screen, grey Apple Logo, spinning gear and then it shuts down and repeats. The only way I can make it shut down is to hold the power key...
Try resetting the PMU http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1431?viewlocale=en_US
Thanks but it didn't work...😟
File Transfer with Looped Powerbook G4
