i need to format it what should i do
i need to format it what should i do
iBook, need to format my
i need to format it what should i do
iBook, need to format my
Normally, one would need a bootable system CD to begin with. Depending upon the iBook model and the operating system, this disc may contain Drive Setup or Disk Utility. To start up from a CD, press the C key. Locate the appropriate utility. Drive Setup and Disk Utility both have many formatting/partitioning options. If you wish to completely erase and overwrite the hard disk, see also the following article:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1820
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After erase, there is a matter of choosing a correct Partition Map, then format the HDD.
With a PowerPC (G3/G4/G5) usually that would be the Apple Partition Map, since the
architecture is different than later Intel-based Macs, who require a 'GUID' scheme.
The next choice for the PPC-based iBook, would be to use HFS+ (journaled) for
the format type; especially with a computer that can run OS X. Older models
that can dual-boot OS X and Mac OS 9.2.2 should use this format, too.
The choice is within the Disk Utility selection(s) when booted from the Install-restore
DVD, with Installer's drop-down menus; to choose to use other features instead of
running just the Installer itself.
•About Partition Schemes in Macs:
http://macs.about.com/od/usingyourmac/qt/partition-types.htm
As these older Macs go into Vintage and Obsolete, the information in Apple Support
online is a little harder to find; since focus is more toward new product configurations.
Hopefully you can restore function to the iBook portable without issue.
Good luck & happy computing! 🙂
i need to format it what should i do