Flat panel screen

can someone suggest the best way to clean my screen???

Hello Ian:
These boards are user to user. Read the Apple knowledge base article that
b specifically
says
b NOT
to use alcohol on a Mac.
The advice you received was incorrect - and please refrain from giving people advice that directly conflicts with official Apple knowledge base articles.
Barry

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Kernel panic on my iMac G4 flat panel OSX 10.3--help!

Hello,
I have an iMac with OSX Panther 10.3. This afternoon I decided to update a lot of the software that was on the computer (used the Software Update on the computer preferences), and also downloaded a bunch of free software that looked useful. (I don't always do the updates because I have a slow dial-up connection at home, but this weekend I brought my home computer to a friend's office with a faster connection so I could do this.) Apparently that was a BIG mistake. I left for a while, came back and discovered that not all of the Mac OSX update had been installed, and when I clicked on something (could have just been any place--I don't know), I got what I now know is a KERNAL PANIC. I repeatedly got the black drop-down screen that has a multilingual message to restart the computer.
I read some responses to questions about this on a Mac forum and another one (www.mac-help, including the Dr. Smoke list of things to do, and tried to follow some of the suggestions. I tried to reboot the computer several times, using my OSX 10.3 Install Disk (didn't work) and then my original iMac OSX Install Disk. I could get the Disk Utility to open, eventually, and two hard disk icons appeared: 38.16 GB Maxtor and 743.29 MB HL- . (The name of my hard drive had been Scribe, so this is not the same hard drive name obviously.)
I chose the hard drive called 38.16 GB Maxtor, chose First Aid, and clicked on Verify. I got this list:
Verifying disk "Macintosh HD"
Checking HFS Plus volume.
Checking Extentes Overflow file.
Checking Catalog file.
Checking multi-linked files.
Checking Catalog hierarchy.
Checking volume bitmap.
[in red] Volume Bit Map needs minor repair
Checking volume information.
[in red] Invalid volume free block count
(It should be 6432952 instead of 6432857)
The volume Macintosh HD needs to be repaired.
Verify completed.
I could not Verify the hard drive icon labelled 743.29 MB HL-
I tried to install OS X but got a message that I couldn't install older software on top of the newer software (presumably OS X 10.3 that I had on the computer already?). I saw a message on a forum saying to go to Partition on the Disk Utility and to choose the smallest partition. (This is really foreign territory to me--I'm not very computer-savvy although I use mine a lot.) There was no such information and the windows were sort of greyed-out.
I tried to use the OS X 10.3 Install Disk again, but got the Kernel Panic message (same one).
Now what? Have I lost all of what I had on my computer (which was a great deal, including some registered software (Sibelius 3))? Can I retrieve it? How can I get my computer to work again?
By the way, if I go to the Apple icon and drop the menu down, all of the items are greyed-out, and I can't even see "About This Mac."
Please help, and please don't assume that I know anything beyond basic usage.
Thanks so much!
yours in a panic,
Kirinphoebe
[email protected]
iMac G4 with flat panel screen (hemispherical computer) Mac OS X (10.3)

Well, with a PPC Mac you can upgrade as far as Firefox 3.6.19 if you upgrade from Tiger OSX 10.3.9 to Leopard OSX 10.5, but Firefox doesn't support PPC architecture in the latest Firefox 4, 5, and 6.0 versions.
For older Macs that aren't supported in Firefox 4.0 & 5.0, try TenFourFox for PowerPC's running Mac 10.4.11 & 10.5.8 . <br />
http://www.floodgap.com/software/tenfourfox/
But, you still need to carefully investigate if your hardware specs are sufficient for either Firefox 3.6.19 or for 10-4Fox.
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/3.6/system-requirements/

Flat Panel Burn ?

Hi All
Being new to using a flat panel screen can I ask what maybe a really stupid question ?
Can an LCD screen suffer fron screen burn as a CRT does and can ?
Thanks

Yes it can happen. I've never had any issues on my iMac G4 20" panel nor my Powerbook 15.2" display however the cheap Dell displays of which I have six sat on my desk at work all have smudges and stains whenever we display bright colours and I can clear see one of my colleague's wallpapers when he left the display on for all of a 15 hour night shift. I don't know if this is due to a different technology panel or just how they are treated.
The solution to this staining is apparently to leave a white display on for at least as long as the coloured one (although this isn't working on the Dells). I can't lay my mouse on the Apple article that states this though right now.
Personally I have Energy Saver set to turn the display off to save on my npower bill and it also protects the screen.
EDIT:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=88343
cheers
mrtotes

Flat panel monitor recommendations

Hi All
I know I can connect a flat panel monitor to my eMac using the mini VGA port via an adapter, but can anybody recommend a decent 20inch flat panel screen as the Apple ones are tad expensive for my pocket :]
Washac

The Apple displays are LG's. The exact same screen from LG is about 300$-350$ and has a beter contrast ratio. You should try going to a computer store (other than Apple) to find the screen that I'm talking about because I dont know the model number.
Chuck
eMac Mac OS X (10.4.8) 1.42Ghz PPC G4

Urgent - iMac G4 Flat Panel - Is Adding Monitor or Flat Screen TV Possible?

Hello,
As a present to my husband (mac guru) I would like to know if with his iMac Flat Panel G4, is it better to buy a 28 inch samsung computer monitor (flat panel) that he can also hook up his mac to or a kind of flat screen/panel LCD TV. The guys at futureshop and bestbuy seem to be "confused" when talking about macs and not pcs. With the computer monitor, there seems to be questions on if we'll be able to hook up our satellite tv... and with the tvs, there seems to be confusion on if we can hook up the computer. One of the reasons I want to hook the computer directly is my husband has had problems converting (burning to DVD) some videos with music background from iPhoto without doing a software update which requires us to change the timing with the audio and video in our already created slideshows. Please help quickly as some sales finish tomorrow. I need to know what to tell the store... i.e. what kind of jack or cables or capability I am looking for. Do I ask for USB port, coaxil input or what? Thanks in advance,
Karen

Yes you can connect a display or monitor but exactly which ones depends on which iMac G4 you have.
All iMac G4s have a Mini VGA port this will allow you to connect any standard PC Monitor (with a VGA connector) and mirror the iMac's internal display only. The later iMac G4's also allow the connection of S-Video and Composite Video devices (most TV's have this type of input) which allows you to mirror the display on to the TV.
The MiniVGA to VGA and Mini VGA to S-Video/Composite adaptors are for sale online in the Apple Store ($19US/£15) or here.
If you wanted to extend the screen size again it is possible on some iMacs but requires a firmware hack that will invalidate your warranty.
I can't understand how having an external display will solve the burning to DVD issues though.....
Post back with your Screen size and processor speed for exact info - or read this recent post
regards
mrtotes

Can't start up past gray screen on iMac G4 flat panel

My iMac G4 flat panel is messed up right now and I'd appreciate any help I can get here.
This morning after I realized my internet wasn't working I tried a restart but the restart stalled around the part where it just shows your desktop picture and wouldn't fully shut down. I watched this for about ten minutes and then held down the power button on the back to shut down. When I tried starting back up, it would just get to the gray screen with the apple and spinning gear and stall out there. The gear keeps spinning but I can tell from listening that the computer is not doing anything, and it just stays like that for a long time. My OSX disks are in Toronto and I'm here in Kingston, but I was able to start up off my housemate's ibook start up disk and run disk utility. Disk Utility said there was no problems with the disk, I told it to repair anyways and it told me no repairs were needed. However, when I tried to restart off the hard drive, gray screen again.
I know there's been some similar threads here, but I haven't found much help from them. If anyone can give me some advice as to what is making my iMac stall out like this, I'd really appreciate it.

check out the screen I get when I hold command at startup, what does this mean? none of the keyboard buttons respond to this or the mouse, except the return key which brings me back to the grey screen hanging forever.
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Can I use my G4 flat panel Imac as an external screen?

Ok this may be a really dumb question, but as I am not very technically minded I had to ask!!!! Is it possible to use my Imac flat panel as an external monitor for my 15" Powerbook???

Sorry but no, at least not in the sense you probably mean. You could take a video output from your PB and through a video converter take that into your iMac and display it. But to use your iMac as a true second monitor, as a real monitor would work, no, that's not possible.

Mixing RAM Speeds In iMac G4 1GHz 17" Flat-Panel?

I'm just checking here.
I have an iMac G4 1GHz 17" Flat-Panel, Model M8935LL/A (USB 1.1 version) that currently has the standard 256MB PC2100 (266 MHz) RAM module installed in the factory slot, and a 512MB PC2700 (333 MHz) RAM module installed in the bottom (user-accessible) slot. I bought the machine direct from Apple, so despite the "official" spec (which calls for PC2100 RAM in both slots), it's obvious that Apple knows PC2700 RAM will work in that machine. My understanding is that the faster PC2700 RAM simply downclocks to accommodate the lower 266 MHz bus speed of the M8935LL/A. As I understand the DDR SDRAM spec, any DDR SDRAM (PC1600 through PC3200) module will simply overclock or underclock to accommodate the host bus speed...but feel free to correct me if I'm mistaken on that point.
I'm fixing to upgrade the hard drive to a larger capacity model. I've done it before, so I know it's no picnic. Since I have to go past the factory RAM slot anyway to change the hard drive, I figure I might as well upgrade the internal RAM to the full 1GB limit. (Yes...I know Apple says you can't exceed 512MB in either slot, so please—no remonstrances about sticking to Apple's spec. The spec is wrong.)
Obviously, it's possible to mix the two RAM speeds between the two slots, since Apple shipped the computer that way. Here are my questions:
• Is there any downside to going the other way when I upgrade the RAM—that is, putting a 1GB PC2700 (184-pin) module in the factory slot, and a 1GB PC2100 (200-pin) module in the user slot? The reason I ask is because my preferred supplier (OWC) can't supply me with both modules in the same speed.
• Is there any performance advantage in both modules being the same speed—that is, both PC2100 or both PC2700? If not, I'll just buy the one of each speed that OWC has available.
Thanks!

jjw wrote:
So, you know have 2Gb available in your flat screen imac?
Yes indeed—2GB confirmed as available by Apple System Profiler. Both modules are PC2700. Everything is working fine.
I guess I can understand why Apple discourages users from replacing the 184-pin "factory slot" module. There's not a whole lot of slack in the motherboard connector cables, so it's best to disconnect them in order to get the bottom section to lie flat on the workbench. I suppose some folks might be hesitant about disconnecting things, but it's really quite simple, and involves only three connectors. After having changed the hard drive a few years ago, replacing the RAM was a piece of cake by comparison.
A word of caution to anyone who's going to attempt it, though. There are TWO heat sink interfaces between the bottom section (where the motherboard is mounted) and the top dome. Those heat sink surfaces are coated with thermal paste at the factory, but the compound dries out over time, becoming a rubbery membrane between the heat sink surfaces. Once you separate the top and bottom sections, the membrane rips apart, and the firm connection between the heat sink surfaces is permanently gone. It's a bad idea to simply put them back together after you change the RAM module; you won't get a good thermal connection.
The solution is to scrape all of the old rubbery compound off all four surfaces (two on the bottom and two on the top section). I did it with a piece of PVC, but you can use anything with a sharp edge that won't scratch the metal surface—even your fingernails will work, unless the old compound has dried out to the point where it's hard. After you scrape the old gunk off, apply new thermal paste to all four surfaces.
The other maintenance item you can perform while you're in there is cleaning out all the dust, which accumulates in vast quantities and interferes with cooling. I vacuumed it out with a plastic crevice tool, being careful NOT to touch any of the components with the tool. Vacuuming can build up a static charge on the tool, especially in dry environments, and high static voltages aren't friendly to microprocessors. I used a securely grounded anti-static wrist strap throughout the entire operation, and even wrapped it around the vacuum tool.
Good luck!

Mac Mini to G4 iMac Flat Panel display ???

Just scanned some pages back in this forum and couldn't see this as a topic-so I'll ask.
I was wondering, if I had a 17" Flat Panel imac (even the 800Ghz version, or the 1Ghz or the !.25Ghz - or event the 20" [yummmmy] ) could I drive the mac mini via the iMacG4's highly versatile flat panel display ???
[ideally I'd love to be able to re-engineer the Flat Panel's guts with smaller but faster CPU etc - and as machine innards get smaller maybe this will be possible - because the screen tilt and swivel is so versatile; eh!)]
gregg

Hmm - why did myinnermostthoughts sudenly become a hyperlink - or is it a hyperjump into the final frontier of cyber-computing???
Anyway, but I had hoped to just plug a keyboard into 2005 'Twiggy" , use a VGA adaptor/er between the two machines, and use the 1.42 Ghz speed of the 'Twiggy' to display stuff (CS2 etc) on the Flat Panel's display (oxymoronic word usage here - I suppose). The Flat Panels do have an vga port - so why cant the cable go from the mac mini to the VGA port of the iMac ??? Are you saying ti's almost impossible - or are you refering to re-engineering???
Gregg

Is it possible to use old Apple Flat Panel Display (62 watt power adapter) with MacBookPro 13" Mid-2012 running 10.8.4? Tried mini display to VGA cable

Is it possible to use old Apple Flat Panel Display (62 watt power adapter) with a MacBookPro 13" Mid-2012 laptop? Would like to use larger screen when working at home. I have a mini display port to VGA cable and have tried to hook up the old display but it seems not to work. When I try to activate the screen on the old display-- a window comes up in the MacBookPro and asks me if I want to shut down the computer. What little I have read it that the MacBookPro had Thunderbolt and the old display may not be compatible? Any assistance would be appreciated.

quax88 wrote:
11.09.12 22:16:06,148 ClamXavSentry[286]: scan email files
11.09.12 22:16:06,148 ClamXavSentry[286]: I will quarantine infected files
This doesn't have anything to do with your problem, but it will likely cause other issues with your e-mail.
Here's my standard recommendation concerting the use of A-V software to deal with potentially infected messages:
Never use ClamXav (or any other A-V software) to move (quarantine) or delete e-mail. It will corrupt the mailbox index which could cause loss of other e-mail and other issues with functions such as searching. It may also leave the original e-mail on your ISP's e-mail server and will be re-downloaded to your hard drive the next time you check for new mail.
So, if you choose to "Scan e-mail content for malware and phishing" in the General Preferences, make sure you do not elect to either Quarantine or Delete infected files.
When possibly infected e-mail files are found:
Right-click/Control-click on either the infection or file name in the ClamXav window.
Select "Reveal In Finder" from the pop-up menu.
When the window opens, double-click on the file to open the message in your e-mail client application.
Read the message and if you agree that it is junk/spam/phishing then use the e-mail client's delete button to delete it (this is especially important when the word "Heuristics" appears in the infection name).
If you disagree and choose to retain the message, return to ClamXav and choose "Exclude From Future Scans" from the pop-up menu.
If this is a g-mail account and those messages continue to show up after you have deleted them in the above manner, you may need to log in to webmail using your browser, go to the "All Mail" folder, find the message(s) and use the delete button there to permanently delete them from the server.
To fix the corrupted mailbox index(es), highlight each one that was corrupted and choose Rebuild from the appropriate menu.

Imac 15" flat panel

Question, is there any web sites that show "How to put a larger display on 15 older Imac G4 Flat Panel Imac?" The type that look like a half ball, with the display on a pole. I would like to put a larger 19" analog LCD display on this Imac, one you can purchase at Best Buy or whatever?
ibook g3 800, G5 imac, FTP imac, Pbook 15" Mac OS X (10.3.9)

You'll generally get quicker and more accurate responses if you ask in the iMac area. This forum is intended for older, pre-PowerMac G3, hardware.
Anyway, Your Mac officially only supports screen mirroring, not "extended desktop" mode. So all you'd get is a larger copy of the same image you'd see on the iMac's internal screen. If that's what you want, all you need is the Apple VGA Display Adapter and a VGA monitor (most will work).
If what you were hoping for is to run the external monitor separately from the iMac's screen, there is a utility here that claims to enable extended desktop on some iMacs and iBooks. I do not endorse such usage since some people have reported that the hack completely messed up their systems, though, so use the hack at your own risk. Note as well that if you have problems with the system due to this hack, Apple may well not honor the warranty (since the hack constitutes an unauthorized modification, prohibited in the Apple warranty). But it has reportedly worked well for a number of people.
Regards.

Need to force CD/DVD drawer open on G4 flat panel iMac

Anybody know how to "force-open" the CD drawer on a flat panel iMac (G4 hemispherical base)? This one has a quirk - the eject button won't open the CD drawer until the OS has completely loaded. I just used software upgrade to update some apps and on restart, all I get is the spinning gear. I need to startup from the system CD, but I can't get the drawer open to insert it. Any ideas?

Hello and Welcome to Apple
Discussions.
You'll have to use the Open
Firmware method that a brody links to in his post
above.
The manual button to open the drive is
hidden on the iMac G4 and so not an option.
mrtotes
Since I'm getting a blank blue screen, Open Firmware is not an option. Any other ideas?

G4 Flat-panel No Longer stays up!?! What the heck?

Can anyone advise on how to repair my G4 flat panel? The screen no longer wants to stay up. It continues to fall as though there is no spring or resistance. I've attempted to look this issue up so as not to repeat a question, but I can't find anything on it. Can someone help?
Lanier

For hardware repairs such as that you should take your iMac to an Apple store or authorized Apple repair center.

IMac (15in flat panel) won't stay on

Hi, I have an 15in flat panel iMac that will shut off almost immediately after you turn it on. The computer and the screen both turn on for a few seconds and shut down. It seems as if the computer just loses power after you turn it on. I have replaced the power cord and reset the PMU. Could it be an issue with the PRAM battery? If it is how do you fix it?

Welcome to Discussions Nate - what you are having are called Kernel Panics and here is a link to Dr Smoke's Resolving Kernel Panics which should give you some help. If his suggestions don't work, you will have to take your computer in for repairs.
Do let us know how things work out,
Miriam

Installed airport card into my imac G4 flat panel and now it work

I purchased an airport card from Mac-pro as Apple does not sell them anymore. I installed it into my IMAC G4 flat panel as per the instructions. Now, when I turn on the computer the power light comes on, and the screen is black and it really isn't making any noise, as though it is not starting up. It was working just fine before I installed this card!!!! can anyone help??!?!?!?!?

The following Apple article provides the details of
installing an AirPort card in the Flat Panel iMac
G4s. You may want to double-check it to see if you
might have missed something in the the installation
process.
I installed the card properly, as per the instructions you forwarded to me. I did have some trouble getting the card to completly fit into place, one side seemed to go in easier than the other, but it did go in. Is there anyway to get this machine up and running again?

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