I got my disk for my g4 it's the OS X 10.3.3 and it won't install what do I need to do? Please help

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I need help

Answer 1

To further identify the iBook G4 may help to discover if the computer has issues, or if the DVD install disc (or CDs, if early model) are good, is one of the first items to consider. To be sure what we're looking at...
Do you have access to the serial number* of the computer? It may be on the outside of the case in hard-to-read lettering by the model number & where it says Apple Computer, usually nearer the hinge where the display attaches to the bottom case.
With that, you could *lookup the build model year and original specs as shipped from a site such as this: http://www.powerbookmedic.com/identify-mac-serial.php
This would tell quite a bit. You could also enter a model or sales order number in such a search to see if it comes up with information; but that would be wide and not conclusive to find what One you have... which may be this one: An Early 2004 model.
IF your model number or order number is among those in the following series, the iBook G4 may a second build-model G4
Model Number
A1054
Order Number
M9426LL/A (12-inch), M9418LL/A (14-inch 1 GHz), M9419LL/A (14-inch 1.2 GHz)
•At what point does the iBook G4 fail to utilize the install-restore DVD or CD disc? Do you hold C key down on startup with the disc already in the optical drive bay? Is the power adapter attached since you don't want to rely on questionable battery reserves when attempting to diagnose, test, repair, or install software.
What other computer are you using to be online, and does it have a FireWire port? This could be used to troubleshoot the other computer in Target Disk Mode, at least see if the hard disk drive is OK or not. A second computer may also be able to test that iBook HDD to see if it is repairable.
•Is that an 1.0GHz or 1.2GHz iBook G4? (second model) -- If so, then:
Original OS
Mac OS X 10.3.3 (7G51)
Later OS
Mac OS X 10.3.4 (7L46)
Maximum OS
Mac OS X 10.5.8
Hardware Test
AHT (iBook) 2.2.1, 2.5
The install-restore disc may have the build number (7G51) on Disc #1.
The Panther OS X 10.3.x disc, is that a grey-label one? There are numbers and other information on those to be able to identify what else is important to know, such as the computer they were intended for; not all grey install discs 'for iBook' will work, as each build series and model year had changes, & often different discs.
Older portable computers are tough on hard disk drives, so that one may be worn and unstable, failing, etc.
Anyway, more information is needed in order to decide what one could do in that matter, and what you know about troubleshooting, and if the Panther disc is a grey one, if the computer is the correct one for the Disc, etc. I think the info I have from MacTracker is close to what you have...
Hopefully you can verify some information
where the most I can do is try & guess...
Good luck & happy computing!
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