IBook 4 (pre intel) won't restart

Downloaded QuickTime 7.0, installed. When restarted got a white screen with apple. No progress wheel, nothing else. Restarted from leopard disk & did a repair, said all was okay. Repaired permissions also. Still no luck. Will boot from cd but not hard drive. Goes only as far as white screen & apple

Sue:
ALL iBooks are "pre intel." Intel-based Mac notebooks are called MacBooks.
Did you download QuickTime 7 here?
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/what-is/
That is for Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6).
The download for Leopard is here:
http://support.apple.com/downloads/QuickTime_7_6_for_Leopard
Is it possible that you've installed the wrong version?

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I have a 12" ibook that started shutting down on its own then that stopped but now at random i'll shut it down and it won't restart. I reset the PMU with no change. If i let it sit for about a week or two it will turn back on and run fine for a while again. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to check?
Thanks

It is not unusual for an iBook with the known _logic board problem_ to start up from time to time, but not reliably.
It sounds as though that is probably the problem.
After leaving it sit overnight, does squeezing the case to the left of the trackpad allow you to start up and work for a bit as long as you keep the pressure on it there? If so, you may want to consider trying the shim fix suggested by John Sawyer in the Apple Discussions iBook G3 (Dual USB) Displays Forum:
[Y]ou can often fix this yourself by removing the iBook's bottom housing, and placing a shim of any sort, about 1mm to 1.5mm thick, onto the raised square on the bottom shield. I use a Scotch mounting square--you can get them in hardware stores and many grocery stores. When you reinstall the bottom case, it will press against this shim, which will press against the graphics chip, and may allow the chip to come into better contact with the logic board.
John Sawyer
CJS Macintosh Repair
Instructions for removing the lower case:
iFixit.com
If the shim fix doesn't work (or you're leery of trying it), DT&T Services in Fremont, California offers one of the cheapest repairs I've found. They have a six-month warranty on the repair.
Once you get it fixed, try never to pick it up by the left front corner alone. The theory is that picking it up by the left front corner alone can contribute to logic board failure when the case flexes, causing the graphics chip to come loose from the logic board. If you're picking it up in your left hand (as I often do mine), pick it up in the center under the trackpad.
If you can afford it, the money may be better spent by putting it toward a new (or used) MacBook. I really love mine. It is a spectacular upgrade over the iBook G3, provided that you don't need OS 9 for anything.
Good luck with whatever course of action you decide upon.

Imac intel won't restart, I get gray screen and spinning wheel then shut off

My imac intel only restart after running disk utility, otherwise I get a gray screen with apple logo and spinning wheel then after about 2min it shuts off. this all started after a power outage. I have tried everything that I have read online to fix this, it seems doing a clean install is last resort. Does anyone have any other options for me?

nessman wrote:
I have tried disconnecting the periperals, restarting in "safe boot", resetting the pram and I tried starting up in single user mode. It will only start up if I start up from the original gray 10.4 start up disk and run "repair disk"....I get errors including "The underlying task reported failure on exit". I then eject the disk and restart and it works fine but if I have to shut down or restart for any reason it's back to the gray screen.
Your system profile confirms you are using OS 10.5.8. Boot up from your OS 10.5.x install dvd. Use the "repair disk" setting. If you get the same error, then run Apple Hardware Test from your original system dvd.

Pre intel iBook

I have just ordered a new MacBook Pro and am waiting for it to arrive. I am unsure what my options are with my old pre-intel iBook G3 It came loaded with the first version of OS9 and the first version of OSX. I booted into OSX once years ago but honestly can't remember how it's done now; I'm still running OS9.2.1. My question is; what can I do with the machine now? It is still very much usable and really an awesome computer but of course I can't upgrade any of my software anymore.
Thanks in advance for your advice

Well by comparison it certainly is. But tiny compared to the 250GB one on my MBP--largely chosen because I could not keep everything I wanted to on the iBook. And I did find that long exchange between you and Cornelius very illuminating.
But here, I was trying to think of a way for the OP to make his old iBook more useful for his son. And we still have no idea how old the son is--he could be quite young, perhaps still in single digits. For a young son, computing needs would be very much different than, say, for a teen age son. A very young son might just need a collection of educational games or something along that line to start out with. And the OS would just need to support those games. An older son might benefit from having Panther installed. I feel the father really would like to make this work out for his son without saddling him with something that is too obsolete. Panther is certainly an OS that should be able to do anything that a first time computer user of any age might want to do--a lot of people still run Panther as their only OS. But I wasn't sure if this particular iBook would run Panther satisfactorily. Nor do I know if OS9 would work well enough for the son.
Hopefully the dad will post back with a little more information about both the iBook and the son's age so it will be possible to give more specific advice.

Used Firefox but the 4.0 won't run on my pre-intel mac so need download for version that I can run.

I have always enjoyed running Firefox on my pre-intel mac OS 10.4 but the current upgrade I was forced to download did not launch. After trying it several times, I went to you website and manually downloaded the only version (4.0) I saw available which overwrote the one I had. But it won't run on this mac.
Please tell me where I can download a version that will run on my mac.
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The Firefox 3.6.28 version that is offered on that page is the most recent Firefox version that runs on your PPC Mac with OS X 10.4
*http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-older.html

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Experienced Mac user, but stumped with this one:
Picked up a fairly cheap Intel Mini Core Duo to use as a HTPC.
Upgraded the CPU to a T7400 Core 2 Duo, removed the internal SATA drive and added an external 1TB SATA drive in a NewerTech V3 Stacker case as the primary drive for the machine. Installed Leopard, which went fine. Machine has 2GB RAM and boots up just fine. *All is good, except that the machine won't Restart. Starts just fine. Shuts down just fine. But it won't restart.*
I've attempted to zap the PRAM using the old Command-Option-P-R, but all I get is one chime; it won't cycle through multiple times. I've tried resetting the PMU (using the remove cables/wait/insert power cable while pressing power button/press power button again method, but there is no change in the restart behavior. So I'm stumped and could use some suggestions for other things to try.
Anyone on here done any similar upgrades and/or seen similar behavior? Did I forget to reconnect a wire somewhere? If I crack the case again, is there a manual reset I can perform on the PMU? BTW, the behavior is the same regardless of whether the HDD is connected.
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mosk
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Thanks, tried that (and tried it with the CMOS battery removed), and it didn't solve the problem. I'm stumped. I've tried resetting the SMC, which also had no effect on the problem. If I try to zap the PRAM using the traditional four key chord, it will shutdown (with power light still on) but won't reboot. Same if I choose Restart form the Apple menu: it gets the job half done, but won't reboot. So it seems to be a very specific failure: something in the Restart sequence is hanging up, while the Start and Shutdown sequences work fine.
A puzzler...

I just bought an iMac, trying to transfer from my ibook pre intel 10.5.8 - how can i access my excel, word and other old apps?

I bought a new IMac and a new TIme Capsule. The old compter - pre Intel Ibook running 10.5.8 is in the process of backing up. I transfered my apps and find I cannot acces any of my MS Office data, or my Quicken. Lots of stuff I really need there. Gotta be a way to use my old apps, all this data can't just be gone. HELP!

all this data can't just be gone
The data should be fine. But you will need to upgrade the Apps to open the files. For example, MS Office 2004 does not run in the newer OS. You will need to upgrade to MS Office 2008, or later version. The new version will open the older files.
This is true for many Apps. This site has a compatibility table:
http://roaringapps.com/apps?index=a

IMac (3.4gHz Intel Core i7) shuts down when sleeps, then won't restart

Just bought a brand new 27" iMac (3.4gHz Intel Core i7) which shuts down when sleeps, then won't restart (ie completely dead).
In order to restart, I have to unplug the power cord from the computer, hold power key down for 10secs, replug in and it then starts up. I returned to the store and they spent a couple days letting it go to sleep etc and overnight and for them it was fine. Woke up no problems. They returned it to me yesterday.
So I set it all up again, left it overnight and this morning it was dead again. So now it leaves me to wonder if it's something I have plugged into it.
I have a new Seagate 3TB external hard drive hooked up using USB3.0. This is plugged directly into the back of the computer.
I also have a powered USB hub plugged into the computer which has regular USB stuff such as printer, graphics tablet and another external hard drive (this one is older LaCie 500gb, and have put it into a new USB 3.0 case as well for the arrival of the new iMac (this had an old firewire hard drive case). However this hard drive is switched off at the case and is not being used.
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For reference sake, I also have a NAS running off my network through Airport Extreme etc and have my old iMac hooked up to the network too, but don't believe this is the problem.
Initially I did put in some after market RAM (another 8GB) and though that might be the problem, but I removed and it still reacted the same way (plus store I bought it from again booted up fine and woke up fine at their shop after I had taken RAM out too).
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Hey kristinandmike,
I had a similar problem shortly after I bought my 27" iMac. Here is an excerpt from my discussion:
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For some reason the Seagate I was using didn't agree with the USB3 on the Mac.

My iBook G4 suddenly went black and won't restart.

This afternoon my Mac iBook G4 was running on house power (plugged into outlet) and it suddenly went blank. It won't restart. Any suggestions what I should check out before I spend good money on a repair shop?

I'm new to MACs, but might I suggest that you first check the power ar the outlet and then the power at the end of the power cord.
My old iBook gets only to the Apple stary-up screen. If you can get that far, please try the suggestions I got through the forum from Old Comm Guy
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It's stalling in the boot somewhere.
First thing to try is safe boot by holding down the shift key when you power up. Safe boot
loads a minimal set of kernel extensions and also checks and attempts to correct problems
in the boot volume by running fsck which is a Unix function that checks directories. This can
take a little while longer than a normal boot, so give the gear a chance to spin for a bit.
If you get to a safe boot, then it would be a good time to open Disk Utility in
the /Applications/Utilities folder and repair permissions on the boot volume. Then command
a restart and see what happens.
If things are not yet working, either because Safe Boot didn't work or it worked and you can't
boot, then you should try a PRAM reset, by holding down the cmd-option-P-R keys at power
on until you hear the boot tone (chime) a second time, then see how boot goes.
Finally, you can start to troubleshoot a boot stall by booting into "verbose mode" by holding
down the cmd-V key combination at power up until you see a black Unix terminal display on
the screen, then watching to see where things hang up. You may not know what they mean,
but there are folks on the discussions who can figure them out."

Is there anyway I can run a faster OS on my G4 Powerbook (pre Intel)?

I was very kindly given a G4 Powerbook by my uncle, but after waiting a whole year to get it I was heartbroken to realise I could not sync my iPhone 5 as it needs to run a faster OS to be able to run iTunes 11. My mum established it is a pre Intel processor which is going to make things virtually impossible and she and my other uncle have trawled for advice and instruction on the possibilty of upgrading the processor which is coming up as a big fat NO! (an occassional person seems to think you can change the whole board but most seem to think this won't work!) A new machine is not going to happen even 2nd hand we don't have the money and I was over the moon when my uncle gave me his (very) old one the only reason I have a 5 is because I saved so hard and it put together with various family members for Christmas and Birthday. If I can't upgrade the processor at all is there any other way at all I can run it on any faster OS to be able to run an updated enough iTunes to be able to sync it to my phone?
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Here's hoping! xxx

The path to upgrade to a later OS X requires a different build series intel-based architecture and a few companies offer used repaired guaranteed models, older yet still serviceable Apple portables, some also have desktops. Parcel costs vary.
And to reach the newer App Store, iTunes Store, Mac App Store, etc you'd need to get Snow Leopard OS X 10.6(.8) on DVD, or a computer model such as MacBook 13-inch Late 2009 that shipped with 10.6, and included a system install-restore disc. The original packaged applications would likely not be available, in a used or refurbished third-party computer, usually the as-shipped OS X system in basic form.
A MacBook from 2006 can run Snow Leopard 10.6(.8) but any included software would be older than that; so the retail DVD for 10.6 from Apple costs about $20. before shipping. Older MB models have a ceiling on what OS X versions they can use, based on hardware limitation and age.
Depending on where you are located, you could probably get a fair deal on a repaired used MacBook for around $350 or so, plus shipping. And extra fees, taxes, duty, when shipped to another country. wegenermedia has some intel-based macbooks and options for a fair price; they repair too.
otherworldcomputing
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/Apple_Systems/Used/Macs_and_Tablets
wegenermedia
http://shop.wegenermedia.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=9
An intel-based Mini with at least 2 or 4GB RAM and OS X 10.6.8 could likely be OK, depending on cost and whatever was included with it. And be sure it is not a powerPC old model. Some persons still want those older PowerPC G4 macs, ibooks, powermac, powerbooks, etc. But they won't connect with iPhone, etc.
Hopefully you can get the iPhone 5 to directly get apps and updates without a computer. Not sure if an Apple Store would be able to help you figure out how to go online and upgrade or update, get Apps, etc without a computer. If you have a real Store you could ask. They may have a genius, maybe even some free help?
Good luck & happy computing!

In addition to my iMac, I have a Power Mac G4 (10.4.11 Tiger) which of course is pre-Intel. I can boot up and use for about 5 minutes before the mouse freezes. I believe something is overheating. What would that be - so I can have repairs done? The

In addition to my iMac, I have a Power Mac G4 (10.4.11 Tiger) which of course is pre-Intel. I can boot up and use for about 5 minutes before the mouse freezes. I believe something is
overheating. What would that be - so I can have repairs done? The machine is the Digital Audio version, M7627LL/A and Serial Number XB******KXQ.
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Hello USME,
'Tis a common problem on old Macs.
Do as Allan says: open the door and blow out all the dust bunnies. Canned air from Wal-Mart or Radio Shack can be handy (though sort of expensive) especially for blowing through the back of the power supply. A cool Mac is a happy Mac.
Be sure your Mac can breathe. The air intake is on the bottom of the case, so be sure a deep pile rug or too many papers on your desk are not blocking the air supply.
Feel the power supply and the processor with your hand. They should be warm but not hot; if you have to move your hand away, that's too hot!
Check the fan on the power supply, and on the processor if it has one. Take a flashlight and peer in the back of the (Mac) case through the grille; make sure the fan is turning. If it's not, the power supply won't work for long.
Fans are not considered serviceable, though they will succumb to mechanics of determination. A CPU fan is easy and straightforward.
A fan replacement will not cure an already damaged power supply; the PS may already be done for. Used power supplies for a DA are hard to come by, and not especially cheap when found (c.$50). An entire working DA or Quicksilver may often be found for under $100 on eBay, and swapping in your HD is easy and simple... this might be cheaper and more expeditious than repairing an expired DA. Replacing a power supply is fairly easy, but it's a nuisance and requires a 2mm Allen head wrench in addition to the usual #2 Phillips head screwdriver.
In my experience, power supplies and CPUs are about equally likely to fail. There are a few other possibilities, but they are not nearly so common.
Good luck!... Jon

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I just updated iBooks author and it won't recognize or open any of my .iba files.

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Richard Kerns wrote:
And it kills me that a friend who has pc computers and just has an iphone and ipad can breeze through all this with no problem and he still has XP. So Apple goes back and helps old OS for pc but not for it's own kind!!!
Richard, I agree with you 1,000%. I wrote this in a forum a few weeks ago, when a user was complaining about Snow Leopard not supporting iCloud:
Why is it that if I bought a Mac before July of this year, I must pay to upgrade my operating system in order to take advantage of iCloud? Meanwhile, a Windows Vista SP2 user, who bought a new computer in May 2009, already has everything they need on their computer to use iCloud.
Why was it possible for Apple to write a free iCloud Control Panel that was compatible with existing versions of Windows, but Mac users must buy an entirely new operating system?
If Apple gave Mac users the same amount of backwards compatibility that it gives to Windows users, people with OSX 10.5 (Leopard) would be able to use iCloud. That's something to think about the next time you go to purchase a new computer.
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I got so angry thinking about this, that I ended up writing an angry note to Apple on their feedback page. After repeating what I just wrote here, I asked them to commit to providing at least the same level of support to Mac users that they do for PC users when it comes to their cross platform products (iPhone, iPad, iCloud, Apple TV, Safari, iTunes, etc.) And, really, is that so much to ask?
I wish I knew how to start a petition requesting that Mac users get comparable treatment as PC users. But then again, shouldn't that go without saying?
Please leave feedback about this revolting double standard on the Apple feedback page. They should be thinking long and hard about why their own customers are treated worse than the customers of their competition.

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Mac suddenly shuts off, and won't restart. Begins to boot, but shuts down again, sometimes after only a few seconds and before the chime, sometimes after 30 seconds, sometimes after several minutes. After many attempts, can sometimes get restarted. If I hold in the power button, I get a long tone, and then sometimes get a gray screen with Linux style text, and if I type mac-boot as prompted, it will usually reboot. Then its good for a day, or several days but eventually, will go off and I can't reliably get back to that gray screen with text.
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I have the same 1.8 GHz iMAC G5, and had the same problem of the computer shutting off abruptly, and then not starting up - shutting down after the chime, or sometime during the start-up process (I don't know about the gray screen - never tried that). Eventually the computer just wouldn't turn on at all - now it's dead.
I found this Apple support article recently, which shows how to diagnose a dead iMac G5, to see whether the computer has a bad power supply or a bad logic board. It might be helpful - in my case, it points to a bad logic board. Maybe both are bad (?). The procedure is for a dead computer, but maybe it would show something in your case too.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2173
Good luck. I don't how much it would cost to put in a new logic board or power supply. I love the monitor on the G5 iMac (beautiful non-glossy), and I wish I knew of a way to use the monitor by itself.

I just tried to wake up my 4 year-old MacBook Pro after perhaps an hour of inactivity, and it just 'pinwheels' and won't restart. HELP!!!!!!!!!

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System was operating nominally until I opened it from 'sleep' mode after ~1 hour of inactivity.
No idea what's going on. I had just installed a Flash Player update [not an atypical occurrence] at ~6:00 PM this evening, but used the system without incident after that. Re-Start attempt does not appear to succeed, the circular pre-OS icon never clears and displays the authorization screen.
Anyone with an idea how to help would be greatly appreciated. We have so much personal and business data on this machine!!!
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The fact that you're worried about the data implies that you have no backups, or that you don't have confidence in your backups. Your first priority must be to back up all the data you intend to keep. Ask if you need guidance.

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