Ibook G4 (mid-2005)

Please help! I have an ibook G4 that came with an airport card installed, it broke when my computer fell and I would like to replace it with the new airport exttreme card, which i have purchased. how do I do this? the manuals I have found are for the older models of the ibook g4...

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iBook G4 12" 1.33 GHz or 14" 1.42 GHz Airport/Bluetooth Board

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IBook G4 (Mid 2005) - AirPort 'disappeared' - Help!

Hello.
I'm an owner of an iBook G4 (Mid 2005) @ 1.33GHz.
It's been working perfectly since it has been bought. Till yesterday...
It came with Tiger, but some time ago I ordered Leopard. Everything was still working fine. But few days ago I decided to update OS to 10.5.2. After that it was still OK.
I use XAMPP (Apache Distribution with MySQL and other stuff). It set up permissions for 'nobody' on /Applications/xampp where I keep my site's files. Every time I wanted to save a file there (using BBEdit) I had to authenticate.
Yesterday, I got back to work on my site and when I tried to save a file and authenticated - whole system just freezed. But before, Software Update showed up and said that the Leopard Graphics update is ready to be installed, but I didn't want to update that time so I closed it.
I think that might be caused by some permissions' violation between some applications using that directory (I had few web browsers open, and my server was accessible via AirPort at all). I hard-reset my iBook.
When Mac OS got loaded - I noticed that my AirPort Extreme card is no longer recognized.
http://www.wroclaw.mm.pl/~kaziorvb/no_airport.png
http://www.wroclaw.mm.pl/~kaziorvb/no_airport2.png
That was really weird.. It just disappeared..
First, I tried resetting PMU. No result. Also reset PRAM. Then safe-booted.
Amazingly - AirPort was back! So I decided to reboot and just get back to work, but it disappeared once again. Tried resetting PMU and PRAM again and again, but with no results... I shut it down and opened it.
It's the last revision, so the AirPort card is not normally accessible.
Closed it, and booted once again. Still no AirPort...
I installed that update mentioned before by downloading it manually from Apple Downloads. It didn't change anything.
As I borrowed my Leopard Install DVD to my friend who's got a new iMac and lost his own, I performed a Hardware Test using my old Tiger (10.4.2) Installation DVD.
It didn't find any problems:
Test Results
AirPort - Passed
Logic Board - Passed
Mass Storage - Passed
Memory - Passed
Modem - Device found (What about this one? Is it normal?)
Video RAM - Passed
and in the Hardware Profile:
Communication
Ethernet HW address: xxx
AirPort card: AirPort Extreme
Bluetooth: Present
FireWire devices: Not present
It all just appeared to be OK, and my issues were only software-related.
I thought of performing a clean Mac OS X Tiger installation, so I started making backup.
Booted normally and again, the AirPort was back! Found my home network, typed in the password and successfully connected. After a while I got a kernel panic, so I had to restart the machine.
Again, AirPort was on. This time I managed to connect to the internet. Did all the backup, but then I got another kernel panic. I reset the PMU, what resulted losing AirPort again.
I thought that system reinstallation will fix all my problems, but I was wrong. Freshly installed Tiger couldn't see the AirPort card. Same after update to 10.4.11. I did all the PMU, PRAM, safe-booting tricks, but never resulting.
I also tried typing 'reset-nvram','set-defaults' and 'reset-all' in the Open Firmware console or typing 'sudo touch /System/Library/Extensions/' in the Terminal. Still no results.
What should I do ? I really don't want to pay boatloads to get it repaired..
Help
kaziorvb

Thanks for your response.
Anyway, I fixed it manually using Warren's tutorial @ Applintosh.
Thank you, Warren!

How to install Mac OS 10.1 on iBook G4 mid-2005

Hi. I have just bought a vintage copy of Mac OS 10.1 for my iBook G4, not realizing that I can't strictly speaking install the OS on the machine. I read that some people have done it, but I am running 10.4.11, and I was wondering how I can dual boot and install 10.1 on a different partition, as the earliest OS was 10.3 Panther. Thanks!
-jonasfromwa

Rather unlikely Puma 10.1.5 would be able to support booting a later model mid-2005 iBook G4 that shipped with Tiger 10.4.x -- As Puma was intended to run on G3 PPCs, that often would have booted in OS 9 by default. And used rather different firmware in specific hardware for the old PPC G3 to use OSX on vintage chips. A real headache zone. I'd rather have seen some more parallel development of OS 9.2.2... Almost as good as Tiger 10.4.11 as a fine OS.
I vaguely remember Puma as a 'vast improvement over the OS X Public Beta of Sept 2000' which some foolishly installed on their workstations.
Use older Vintage hardware with partitioned hard disk drives, and watch for those which supported FireWire (iMac400DV was a good one) because you could use an external hard disk drive. Maybe even boot clones, etc from there. With all the limitations on the early hardware that made first practical use of OS X nearly impossible, a newer machine at the other end won't support an antique operating system readily if at all. Not without writing some code; and there probably are firmware considerations beyond the scope of reason. Better to get the correct hardware for the vintage experience.
Makes me tired just thinking about it!
Good luck & happy computing!

Ibook G4 (mid 2005) Bluetooth Issue

I am having trouble with my bluetooth firmware updater it says "This version of the updater is missing the firmware file cannot proceed". I misplace all of my install discs like a moron. do i need the install discs or can the fix be downloaded.

The Apple Hardware Test included within the original software package
the computer shipped with may be helpful in determining the cause of
the issues; and the correct one is in those discs you no longer have.
+{Or, according to another post, discs you recently acquired. Usually+
+these replacements are DVD media, if the computer originally had+
+this kind of media and if the drive was a DVD combo or superdrive.+
+The iBook G4 mid-1005 did not ship with a CD-ROM drive, so the+
+media discs would be DVDs.}+
You may be able to order a replacement installer disc set for that iBook
from the Apple store online, by calling their sales support main phone
number (as indicated in the web page header, usually) and be prepared
with the serial number of the computer on the ready; and a means to pay
a fee for the replacement disc set, should they be available still.
There is a possibility the bluetooth/wi-fi module itself may have failed,
in which case you may have to get and replace the one in the computer.
That part is on the logic board and has a connector and a bolt/nut that
holds the electronic part to the logic board. There are manuals for free
on such sites as http://ifixit.com/ for the repairs and take-apart details.
Hopefully this helps somewhat.
Good luck & happy computing!
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Ibook G4 (mid 2005) dual displays

Greetings fellow mac users!
I have a ibook G4 1.33 Ghz and I want to connect it to a projector. I understand that I would need a vga adapter but I want the ibook screen to display the software interface and I want the projector to show the composite video that the software is generating. I don't think the vga adapter would accomplish this but correct me if I'm wrong. Is what I want possible with the ibook?
Thanks for any advice anyone can give!

Hi,
The projector will display the Desktop or any application on top. What you want to do should work as long as you normally see those elements when the app is running.
You should have received a VGA adapter with your iBook when you bought it. They were included with all iBooks.
John

IBook G4 (mid 2005) RAM installation instructions

I'm looking for instructions on installing 1GB of RAM in my iBook. All the references to instructions are for 2004 models. Are the instructions the same for mine?

The directions are in the User's guide on Page 53. You can download the User's guide by clicking http://manuals.info.apple.com/enUS/iBook_G4_Mid_2005_UsersGuide.pdf

G4 iBook 1.33 (mid-2005) airport card install instructions?

I asked this question in an earlier post but the title was misleading, I think.
I need to reseat my Airport Express card and I don't know where it is or how to do it. Please point me to the appropriate URL that has diagrams.
I've searched and searched and can't find it.
ibook g4 1.33 12" Mac OS X (10.4.7)

In case you haven't already found out, the 1.33 (mid-2005 model) iBook is the only model without user-access to the airport card. In order to have it re-seated or replaced, you have to take it to an Apple Tech.

IBook (mid-2005) keeps booting into Safe Boot

My nephew's old iBook 12" 1.33 (mid-2005) has a curious issue. Every time he restarts, the screen reports Safe Boot., even though he's holding down no keys to get there. I had him check in case any keys were stuck, especially the shift keys, of course, but all were functioning normally.
He's restarted several times, to no avail. He can't escape from Safe Boot.
Anyone know why this would be happening?
Thanks

Hi, Niel--
Unfortunately, I forgot to mention I had already tried that to no avail. The only thing that's worked so far is something he did by accident.
I told him to restart into single-user mode to use fsck on it. I said to hold down the S while restarting. He never let up on the key until the words, Booting into Max OS X appeared. Somehow, holding down the S through all that rebooted him normally. I still don't quite know how.
But he still can't reboot normally without going through single user mode even after that. I'm baffled.

Airport Extreme (Mid-2005)

Not exactly sure if this is where to post, but if there are any moderators that see's this being in the wrong place, please move it if you could.
I have Mid-2005 AirPort Extreme, 20mb per/s internet (Broadband) and I'm getting 4mb - 6mb per/s, I believe that the AirPort is just getting old and it worn out. 4 Laptops have used it for 3 years. For the past four months, 7 computers have been connected with it. I've reset the configurations to it's maximum, I keep checking to make sure that it won't change. *Anyway possible that I can make it so it's doesn't make the computers have a weak signal and have slow internet connection without buying a new one just to save $180? I have considered an new one though, not much of a problem.*
I'm sure it's not the internet, I've used the cord from the internet modem and plugged it into a computer and tested it at "SpeedTest.net" and I get 17 - 19 MB per/s.
Help is very appreciated! Thanks!

Wildmnky247, welcome to the discussions!
I can't speak for other users of course, but the likely reason that you have not seen a response to your original post is that we simply don't know.
You're asking about performance in your network, but didn't tell us anything about one of most important elements....the quality of your cabling. The regular contributors to the forum do not engage in guesswork and rarely offer a personal opinion on an issue. You are really asking for both in your post.
You say that you believe that your Extreme is old and worn out. I take that at face value. Why not investigate whether Apple will allow you to return a new Extreme for credit or refund within a short period if you don't feel that it offers improved performance in your network?
Please post back on your findings to share with other users if you decide to make changes in your network.

IBook 1.42GHZ Mid 2005 Memory Options?

I have a iBook 1.42GHZ and I wondered in the specs I see it takes PC2700, but would it matter if it was PC3200? Would it support it and run PC3200? I want to get the 1Gb stick. Thanks.

The only reason I asked is because most times the memory is backwards compatible. I have though noticed that on the 1.25 and 1.42GHZ eMac models from 2005 that they will take both with no problems. I have had around 18 different eMacs all 1.25 or 1.42 and they have taken the PC3200 and noticed it at that speed and have ran well for a good year or so. Thats why I wondered if the iBook would be the same way.

Will install discs for an iBook (mid 2005) work on an older model (late 2004) ?

I have a nephew that got an old 1.2 GHz 30 GB iBook from a neighbor. It had OS X 10.4 on it, but was not running. I used some old discs from an eMac to fix the OS, but couldn't get any additional software to install. I want to get the newest install discs for this iBook (OSX 10.4.2 and iLife '06). I don't know if the discs will allow the install of the application software bundle to the older iBook. Does anyone know if it will work?

The eMac disk does not have all the necessary software for an iBook. If you reinstall the Mac OSX 10.4.x from a retail disk then your problem should be solved.
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Restoration cd for ibook G4 Aug 2005

I have an ibook G4 12.1/1.33 August 2005 buy. Its stuck at grey page with the circular apple sign going on and on. I am also confused what OS version its running on. Have misplaced the restore cd. Can I get one? Lot of important data in the machine. I now have a MacBookPro

Hi, and welcome to Apple Support Communities.
You can try calling Apple to see if they have the software discs available for the iBook. Be ready with the serial number when they ask for it. If they have them, they will send them to you (for a fee).
Check out the Apple Knowledge Base article on How to find the Serial Number if you are unable to get to the System Profiler to find it there.
Meanwhile, have you tried starting up in Safe Mode? If not, I suggest that you give it a try. This will take quite awhile longer than a normal startup because it does a file check and repair of the hard disk.
If this works you will see your normal desktop. Once completely started up in Safe Mode, try to restart normally, and go to Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. Click on the top hard drive icon in the left sidebar and note the S.M.A.R.T. status at the bottom right of the pane. What does it say?
Select the named boot volume in the left sidebar, ("Macintosh HD" unless you've renamed it). What is the hard drive capacity and how much space remains available on it? Repair permissions on it.
See if you are able to do a little hard drive maintenance to help things out.

New internal Hard Drive for my Ibook G4 (March 2005); Panther 10.3.9

Hi there,
hope I'm not posting a post which is already answered, but couldn't find any appriopriate one.
The thing is I want to buy a bigger HDD for my lovely Ibook. Questions:
1) I looked in "about this MAC" and found out, that it should be an ATA drive. Is that correct? Or can I use some other drives types as well? Can I use Ultra ATA to speed up the whole ship?
2) At what else, when buying, should I pay attention?
3) Is it advisable to buy a used hard drive, or would you strongly disadvise?
4) Any brands, types you would suggest (I'm thinking about some nice 60-80gbs)?
5) After buying, is it possible to make a 1:1 copy from the old one to the new one, so that I don't have to install everything again from the beginning?
6) New ibooks are shipped with this Sudden Motion Sensor, which helps protecting the HDD. Is it possible, to have this one too?
Thanks for all the help and response,
and sorry if there is a post with the same matter already
Peter (Piotr)
iBook G4 12" Mac OS X (10.3.9) 768 RAM, 30GB

Hi iMaster,
1 - Apple uses Ultra ATA hard drives.
2 - RPM (Revolution Per Minute) I use a 5400RPM in my internal and a 7200RPM for my external. The 7200RPM hard drive I believe run hotter then the 5400RPM. You will need a hard drive that is 2.5" wide X 9.5mm tall. I believe IDE and ATA interfaces are the same.
3 - I wouldn't buy a used hard drive because it may not last as long as a new one. Using a hard drive usually eats away at the life span.
4 - Toshiba, Hitachi, Seagate, or IBM. You may want to look at iFixit.com for iBook compatible hard drives.
5 - Yes, you will need to backup your iBook (on to an external drive, whether a external hard drive, iPod, computer, etc. I suggest using Carbon Copy Cloner. You may want to look at Macworld: Take Control of Mac OS X Backups and Knowledge Base Document #106941 which has examples on How to back up and restore your files.
6 - AMS (Apple Motion Sensor, Mobile Motion Module, or Sudden Motion Sensor) is an sensor that is integrated into the logic board. It is not a hard drive feature.
To be honest with you, I don't really recommend upgrading your internal hard drive. Do you still have an outstanding warranty on your iBook? You do realize that replacing the hard drive will void Apple's One (1) Year Limited Warranty, unless they are an AASP. If you would like hear more, let us know.
Jon
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IBook G4 (Jun 2005 model) Logic Board Problem (No Display and HDD noise)

Hello All
I have been using my iBook G4 (1.2 GHz) with no problems since I purchased it in June 05. But over the past 2 days, I have been noticing this weird incident of "no display" when booted and I was hearing a loud fan noise at times and I can hear my HDD spinning etc. When I tried to restart pressing CTRL+OPTION and POWER after shutting it down, it booted up but reverted my PMU to a date in 2001 (resetting all my email, music etc). But when I tried shutting it down again and restarted normally, I heard the bootup chime but no display. Again, I could hear the fan and the HDD spinning.
I took my laptop to the Apple Store here in Boca, FL today and was told that its a logic board problem.
I know there was a Logic Board Repair Initiative from Apple for the G3's and early G4's. Does anyone know such a thing for the fairly recent iBook G4's??.
Any help is immensely appreciated.
Thanks
Karthik
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iBook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.8)

How do I verify that my issue is a logic board issue. Recently, computer froze. Tried a hard reboot but no luck. It either shows a blank blue screen or I'll get the grey screen and apple with the start-up spinner but it'll stop spinning.
That's it. I'm able to browse the contents of the iBook's harddrive when I connect it to my Ti Powerbook via Target Disk mode. I even lauched Disk Utility from the powerbook and verified the iBook's drive and it found no problems.
Could it be the same logic board issues that you guys are having? How do I verify this? Is it worth paying to repair an 800mhz G4 iBook (applecare expired April '06)?
I've heard about kernal panic issues with the macbooks so I'm apprehensive about getting one of those right now too. Getting frustrated. Actually considered copping an inexpensive PC laptop... ugghhh.

IBook G4 - late 2005

i having a few issues with this ibook, it is making a really annoying beeping sound like what you would expect if it was a RAM issue. but i have installed new RAM still no change. also i replaced the logic board, still no change. i have never come across this before. the only thing different in this modle is the bluetooth. the older modles don't have this and i have never got this beeping noise from any other modle of iBook before. any ideas?

Does the ibook turn on or work, or does it just make the beeping noice? also how many beeps does it make? because the number of beeps corresponds to a certain issue.

Ibook G4 (mid-2005)

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