IBook G4 1.2Ghz - Improvement Ideas

Hi
Am am re building an iBook G4.
Does anyone have any ideas on how I can improve the unit within it's perameters?
eg. Software, Hardware, OS
Richard

There were two iBook G4 1.2GHz models, the first was an Early 2004 with a 14" display, model A1054; the second one was a Late 2004 with 12" display, model A1055. These have slightly different specs in hardware, and shipped with different original OS X versions, with a similar number version Apple Hardware Test on their otherwise different numbered install-restore disc sets. (Each model number has three Order numbers, for configuration variables shipped with feature set differences.)
Built-in Memory
256 MB
Maximum Memory
1.25 GB
Memory Slots
1 - PC-2100 DDR266 200-pin SO-DIMM (PC-2700 supported; however it will run at only 266 MHz)
RAM specs & other specs - see http://mactracker.ca - free download
Some parts including replacement optical drive, may be found at mac
sites such as OWC http://eshop.macsales.com/search/iBook+G4
The repair guides at http://ifixit.com can be helpful when you are careful.
With either similar version of 1.2GHz iBook G4, the highest OS X is Leopard 10.5(.8) from retail DVD, with the last .8 step update parts available as downloads via the system's Software Update, or from links at Apple Support online.
Obtaining a last-supported version of Adobe Flash player/plugin (vintage, same as listed for 10.4 Tiger) is available from an archive page linked at bottom of page at Adobe through http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/otherversions/
Browsers, third party; as the Apple Safari has not been updated for older vintage systems. Names such as iCab (works freely in demo, works better with $20. license) TenFourFox v. 24, SeaMonkey-PPC, are somewhat current and the latter share a mozilla-derived code that has been reworked to run on powerPC. Older unsupported (no security update, etc) browsers for OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.8 can be still found as downloads; some sites are suspect, even if an OK vintage, lack security and are not recommended.
If you can obtain the correct matching version of iLife (retail disc) for use in Leopard 10.5.8, that is where iPhoto, iDVD, iMovie, Garageband, iWeb, can be found. There were a few, so this is a matter of research to get the correct version. Once these are installed each will have a few updates available through Software Update in the system. The newer parts should still download from an apple server. Not sure if there are any standalone update parts. There are no full legitmate applications such as these for vintage OS X online.
Other software such as AppleWorks 6.2.9 when available can be handy, as this suite has a set of applications or functions within it that can still be used adequately today. A word processor, a spreadsheet, draw, paint, presentation, etc. A later application, iWork (pages, etc) may be available as used for 10.5.8 system.
'Missing Manuals' and other useful Mac guides such as they were, for Mac Leopard OS X 10.5 can sometimes be found inexpensively in used book stores or charity thrift stores. I have a few bought at a small fraction of their original retail. Even a nice copy of Missing Manual for iWork '09. for 10¢ These kinds of books are out there for various iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, Garageband, etc. so look for the correct software and then get the manual. If the manual are mere pennies (compared to $30 retail) it is easy to gather them ahead of any real need. They can be re-donated to a charity thrift, you only lose a little if you don't need them. Or be on the look out for good G4 tower and be sure it has the original install-restore discs, since those are rare. If you can be technical and repair hardware issues, an iMac G4 1.25GHz 17" or 20" can be curious, if working. Then, for relative inexpensive cost, pre-repaired earlier core2duo MacBooks can be a fairly good experience. I've seen them with a backup system on disc, power supply, battery, & limited warranty... Under $350.
Anyway, if you want to look up information, the everymac.com site has a fair bit with several ways to locate stuff. Also, mactracker.ca has a free downloadable database of most things Apple. Has specs, update, upgrade info, across a wide span of time and product. You could do an 'identify by serial number' lookup online to see what your old iBook may have had. The results vary, but once you narrow down a model that way, then mactracker and everymac help define a build model year series example more clearly.
Not sure if you could get a replacement 10.5 Leopard install disc from AppleCare or sales support, that would be a call to the main phone bank, and not a retail store. There is a fee for these, as available, and not all people who answer the phone appear to know they exist. The label is white, and it would work to install a 10.5 system in a select group of computers, and some people have been able to get them in the past year. Since I still have the original retail 10.4 Tiger, in box, and 10.5 Leopard (drop-in upgrade) and also retail inbox version. Somewhere I have the Panther retail disc set in box and may have given away the Jaguar 10.2 disc. Puma? Not sure. I had over 250 computers and most software from Mac OS 6.0 through 10.5.8 over a period of 8 or 9 years. A hands-on learning experience; repaired, restored, upgraded, then donated nearly all. Sold two. Gave a few to people I know who couldn't afford a nice Mac. And gave support free to those who needed it.
But I don't do that, to the level I had in the past. I no longer have a room with 70 to 80 Macs, repaired with no where to go. Took awhile, but did give away more than 200 in working order with accessories. I still have a few rescued Macs, and a few that need work that I don't feel like it.
My only 'new' iMac, for example, the most costly computer I ever owned, failed because the authorized apple Anchorage reseller service could not fix it. They defacto are the reason it died. Three logic boards, RAM, and a power supply, etc later, it sits in a coma. I do have two spares, for parts. No ambition, to mess with that now, after much unnecessary grief, miles driven, & while under Applecare! But won't toss it either.
So, anyway, have fun and be sure to get a backup computer so you can use any accumulations of stuff, when or if that iBook needs a pal or needs a donor. Some parts etc are available for older portables, see specialist wegenermedia in SC, they also fix stuff we common folk only get headaches from.
Good luck & happy computing!

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When switched on it chimes and starts loading but the screen is completely black (not no backlight but completely black). In otherwords it does not show the grey screen or apple logo.
Once the OS boots the blue screen comes up and everything works perfectly.
So the problem is that anything before the actual OS loads is black. That means the grey screen with apple logo, open firmware and the drive selection screen (if you boot holding ALT/OPT) are all black.
I have tried resetting the PMU, Pram and blindly (with black screen) in open firmware did reset-nram and reset-all but nothing changed.
It is a late 2004 iBook G4 1.2Ghz with 512MB ram, 30GB HD and OSX Leopard 10.5.8.

This is a strange one, isn't it?
I'd count my lucky stars that it will boot into the OS, and I'd be saving up for a new MacBook Pro (or used MacBook).
I'm going to kick this one around with some of the gang in the Lounge and see if any of them have any ideas about what may be causing this.
Good luck with it.

IBook G4 1.2Ghz - Improvement Ideas

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