PowerBook G4 867 Success

A note of hope to those considering installing Leopard on the minimum hardware: I have had virtually no problems at all with it on my pokey G4. It did take up a big chunk of my available harddrive - 8 GB! I had cloned my drive to an external and performed a straight upgrade of 10.5.1. The only issue I have noticed is a bit of a flutter in the menu bar once in awhile - don't know what that's all about. User settings and logins all work as expected. Though I haven't done any power-using yet, speed/response has not degraded at all and Widgets are way cool.
The real story behind my "forced upgrade". I've been dinking along in 10.3.9 for awhile when my parents wondered what to get my daughters for Xmas. I suggested 8GB Nanos. I told them I'd fill them with music when we rolled into town. To my horror, it was only then I discovered these iPods have min system reqs of 10.4.8. AGGHH! 36 hours until Xmas! Within an hour I decided I'd need to upgrade to 10.5 and after reading the support site and discussion boards learned I had the minimum hardware. I was apprehensive to say the least. We would be in ChiTown for lunch with my sis so I would have to get to the Apple store on Michigan Ave to not only buy the system DVD but also a shiny new LaCie d2 500GB (Merry Xmas to me) so I could clone my current boot drive. I wasn't doing this without a safety net.
So back at sis' condo, clone the drive while the Bears put a beat down on the Packers, start the upgrade with apple.com/support up on her Dell Inspiron (blech). 5 hours after leaving the Apple store, I'm booted into Leopard. Back at Mom's, plug in the iPods, download the latest iPod software over Mom's DSL, load 'em up and Presto! That guy putting the tricycle together in wee hours of Xmas morning has got nothing on me. You should've seen those girls faces...

I think I have the same 12" PB 867 G4 with 640MB. Can't add anymore memory. Would upgrade to Leopard if you had it to do over again? I would like to upgrade but am concerned about the performance??

Similar Messages

What is the maximum hard drive replacement I can use on my PowerBook g4 867 ghz?

What is the maximum hard drive replacement I can use on my PowerBook g4 867 ghz?

Sorry we are late. This forum is getting less traffic as people upgrade and responses sometime take longer. Everyone here volunteers their time, and I for one was unavailable much of yesterday.
The limiting factor on max drive size is that your PowerBook uses the older PATA drive interface, and the largest PATA 2.5-inch drives available today are about 320 GB.
What I'm reserching is the ATA bus controller in your PowerBook. Some older Macs cannot recognize more than 128GB of PATA hard drive space. However, this archived discussion from 2008:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/1413918?start=0&tstart=0
suggests that people are running PowerBooks older than yours and not suffering the 128GB limit.
At this point, I need help with what appears to be a descrepancy between the text of your post and the PowerBook in your profile. A "PowerBook6,2" model identifier returns to the "PowerBook G4 (12-inch DVI)" marketing name with a 1.0Ghz processor; the 12-inch PBG4 with a 867mHz processor shows a model identifier of PowerBook6.1. They show the same hard drive interface but the later on appears to be a sure bet for large hard drive support,

No temperature sensor? (Titanium PowerBook 15" - 867 Mhz)

I have a Titanium PowerBook 15" (867 Mhz) and I tried running iPulse and Temperature Monitor to check out its internal cpu/motherboard temperature. To my surprise, both applications tell me that I have no access to temperature information (Temperature monitor even tells me that I have no internal sensors for it to read info from).
Does this laptop includes a temperature sensor? Or are both applications correct?
Rui Batista

Hi, Michael. If your fans are running when you don't think they should, there are several possible reasons:
1. Your expectations are unrealistic, and you're supposing that your Powerbook is, or should be, cool when it isn't and shouldn't be.
2. You have processor-intensive widgets and/or background processes running that you aren't aware of, and they're generating more heat than you think. Use Activity Monitor to see whether anything is using lots of processor cycles, and turn off any unnecessary processes.
3. Your battery charging system isn't properly calibrated, and the charging circuitry is generating heat unnecessarily. Reset your Power Manager and calibrate your battery to see whether matters will improve afterward.
4. Classic is running when you don't need it. Classic generates unreasonable amounts of heat doing almost nothing. Quit Classic when you're not using it.

Sprint Treo 650 connection with Apple Powerbook G4 867 MHz runing 10.4.6 ??

I am trying to use my Sprint Treo 650 as a modem with the Apple Powerbook laptop running the latest version of Tiger.
The old Treo 600 worked just fine using the laptop with 10.3.7.
But the old 600 died and I was forced to purchase a 650.
The Treo 650 manual says its possible to use the Treo 650 as a modem. The Apple manual says its possible to use a mobile phone as a modem.
I have actually gotten to the point where, after inserting "passords" like 654379 on my Treo after they were issued by the Apple. I've been told:
"Congratulations, you are connected"
They lie to me.
I've read about "hacks" for the TREO and the need to install special scripts. The instructions go for 26 written pages.
Is there not an easier way? These are the kind of things that make me not even want to visit the Apple Store ever again.
And I love my Apples!
Thanks for letting me vent.
Power Mac G4 Mac OS X (10.4.6)

Don't know if it makes a difference (I don't think it does), but I have no problem connecting Treo 650 (Sprint Vision service) to my MBP 10.4.6 as a wireless modem. Make sure that you have the latest firmware on Treo 650 that enables DUN (Dial Up Network) on BT pref.
I just simply used the OSX BT setup, making sure that my 650 is discoverable and with a code (paired) for security. It is also using 650 serial port as RS232 port.
Connecting to 650 is done through Network connection on system Pref or via Airport menu. Under BT, configure as Other, the number to dail is #777 with account name and password to your Sprint Vision account (not your Sprint main account login or pw). It should be something like [email protected] for account name and corresponding password for that.
I think this is all you need to do. Did not use any hacks (in fact I completely stay away from Hacks - I have simple needs and want to keep things simple).
You'll have to probably try few times to get it all right and connect but it should not be too bad.
Hope this helps
Good luck....

Powerbook G4 Titanium 867-1ghz battery/charge problems

I inherited a g4 titanium powerbook titanium 867 DVI that would recognize the battery for a while and then it would stop seeing the battery. While it saw the battery, it would charge without any problems - all they way up to 100%. Sometimes it would run on battery power properly, meaning it saw the battery and was able to estimate a remaining time for use. Other times, it would start off seeing the battery, then it would change the battery icon in the upper left hand corner (OS 10.4.11) to a battery with an "x" inside it or it would change to (calculating time...) and never change. Another interesting trait is that it gets progressively worse (meaning it alternates between working properly and not working properly more frequently as time goes past any of the fixes I've done until it won't work properly at all).
Apple said it needed a new motherboard. I installed another 867 board which fixed the problem - temporarily. It worked for a couple of days flawlessly and then started having problems again. I then reinstalled my original logic board. It produced the desired effect, everything worked like it should. Then, several days later after using the computer on and off battery power, the symptoms came back. I bought a G4 1ghz logic board and put that in the system. This seemed to work the longest, but a week later the symptoms came back. I reset the PMU on the board after the computer would not recognize a battery was installed (yet it ran off the battery until it was discharged), and this fixed the problem - temporarily. After the computer charged the battery up again, I was using it without AC, and again the battery icon changed to no "battery installed". I then reset the PMU again, and it worked for about two minutes. I tried again, and it the battery won't even be seen for that long.
So that is three motherboards that are supposedly bad - which I don't believe. The battery seems to run the computer normally assuming it is charged, even when the computer doesn't see that it's installed. I tested the cables connecting the battery to the motherboard and the dc inboard to the motherboard and they are good with no shorts or crosses.
When I took it to the apple store originally, they put a good battery in and it did the same thing. The battery I have has 53 charge cycles on it according to the hardware profiler. My AC adaptor is brand new and puts out the correct wattage. The battery will take a full charge and run the machine for about 4 hours.
Has anyone had these types of symptoms? I am going to replace the dc inboard and see what happens. I would love to hear any suggestions that people have. My system runs well other than this battery issue.

So just an update, I did try to boot the computer up on battery right after I wrote that last reply and nothing happend. I then replaced the new DC in-board with my old one and again the system came up and saw the battery. Then after about a half hour or so it stopped seeing the battery again. One thing I forgot to mention in my earlier posts is that usually reseating the battery allows the computer to see it for a period and charge it. Then after varying lengths of time it will stop charging / recognizing the battery even if the computer is still on and running from battery power. Right now I came home after leaving the battery to charge and saw that the charge lights had turned off. I pressed the battery indicator and found that it had not charged it completely (meaning it stopped seeing the battery at some point after I left). I pulled out the AC charger and plugged it back in. The battery lights came on for about three seconds then turned off. I then reseated the battery and the lights came on again and presumably would have stayed on for longer than a minute. I then disconnected the AC and turned on the computer. It has been running now and recognizing the battery for about 10 minutes. What a mystery (misery)!

Cannot install Airport on my old Powerbook G4 - BTHomehub network quotes "password incorrect" although it isn't. Same settings work OK on my iMac, G5 and other Powerbook G4. Is there a fault on the Airport card?

I have recently re-installed 10.4 on my old Powerbook G4 with success apart from the Airport network.
Using BTHomeHub (which I use successfully on my other Powerbook G4, iMac and G5) I get the message that the password is incorrect, which I know it isn't as the other macs are OK. Is there a fault with the Airport card?

Hi Frank, is the BTHomeHub using WPA2 encryption perchance?
The original 802.11b Airport card cannot do WPA2, and may need a firmware update to do WPA if the earlier of the original Airport cards.
One workaround might be...
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer%20Technology/MXP2802GU2/

Powerbook G4 Wont Boot consistently

I have an older Powerbook G4 867. ('Twas my first mac-**sniff**) abt 4 years ago, I was on my couch surfing and the screen went black. I never got it to reboot. A while later I got it to boot out of the blue. It worked fine, ran some software updates but when went back to the same problem when it rebboted for updates.
Today, I decided to pull it out ofthe closet and give it a try. It booted right up! First thing I tried was going onto Disk Utilities and ran all the checks and it showed no problems with the HD.
Ran 4-5 OS X and Java updates, a hand full of office 2004 updates fine. Rebooted every time. I was going to dig up the original OS X discs and boot into the disc and check any thing there. I set it down with the screen open, letting the battery charge while I cooked dinner. I glanced over at it periodically and it was charging and the screen was dimming slowly. After dinner it would not wake, and went into the same symptoms:
When hitting power, you hear a slight click.
Nothing starts, no screen, no welcome chime, etc.
The machine acts like it is powered on, since the CAPS Lock light toggles on and off.
Have to hold Power for 10 seconds then caps lock-and machine "shuts gown" Theres a slight noise when this happens
I researched here and tried the following:
Tried the PMU reset.
I can't do the PRAM since it never goes into start up.
Tried the NVRAM, again, nothing happens-etc.
I am thinking its toast. Thoughts?

OK, some things come to mind here. First suspect is the internal PRAM./clock/backup battery. We'll get to that in a moment.
The first thing you should try is a PMU reset. That button is under the keyboard. That may be all that is needed.
Now, we need to deal with batteries. First off, how many green LEDs light on the main battery when you press the test button? When on the charger, do you have the amber/green indication at the plug, as appropriate? If you can get the battery to full charge, we might be able to kick-start the internal backup battery by shutting down the computer, connecting to the AC adapter and then removing the main battery and leaving things for at least 8-10 hours in that condition. That will attempt to force charge the backup battery. A weak or failed internal backup on that particular machine can cause some maddening behaviors.
The backup battery may be tested by putting a running system to sleep, disconnecting the AC adapter and then removing the main battery for five seconds. If the machine stays in sleep and then can be waked, the backup battery is serviceable. If the machine shuts down, then the backup battery is discharged or plain kaput. I have seen reports of the backup batteries keeling over in five years or so, although I have one TiBook that is over nine years old and the backup battery is still working fine, meaning I'm batting 0.500 on backup batteries.
Oh, and a good source for main batteries is OWC. Recommended by others as well, and the one I got from them a year or two ago is chugging along just fine.

Being Shocked/Broken USB/Turbon fan and powerbook

I have a 12" powerbook G4 - 867 mhz operating the most 10.4.2, 40 gigs, and 1.12 GB ram.
I bought this from an apple store in April 2003, shortly after they came out. In October, the hard drive became corrupted and Apple replaced it, but I lost all my data. This happened again in December. Then, I decided to up my ram from 256MB to 640MB using memory from apple (I foolishly bought it from them spending a lot of inheritance on it - something I thought would be a good value). Next September (2004), my hard drive became corrupted again and apple replaced the hard drive, but very unwillingly. When they received the powerbook it had the wrong hard drive in it, one not supported by apple. Since I don't know how to even open the powerbook, I was perplexed by the whole matter. After three hours on the phone, I got them to fix the problem. Turns out it was a service center that apple no longer works with that changed the hard drive.
Recently (a few months ago) my powerbook has been acting up. It gets incredibly hot (58 degrees Celsius) even with the fan on (I actually posted something like this in March or so). I don't run any huge programs, though I usually have itunes and adium always open. I think that because the fan was constantly on, the fan may have broken somewhat and the fan now makes a rattling sound whenever it's on, making a really annoying noise that can be heard by people I'm talking on the phone with. I couldn't quite figure out why it got so hot. I even bought a fan that goes underneath the computer to cool it down, and while this works, the fan comes on eventually, still making the annoying sound. I investigated this by looking at activity monitor and couldn't figure it out. The processor rarely ventured above 30% of it's power. I backed up my things, did a clean install, reinstalled everything one by one until the computer made the noises it did. It didn't take me long to do that, as just turning the computer on forced the fan to turn on and not work so well. Whenever I took it to the apple store it was too loud in the store to hear the fans so they looked at me like I was crazy. So I wanted to give up on them and figured this was just another corporation trying to screw the little guy. It annoyed me, but I got on with my life.
Randomly, about two months ago one of the USB ports started to work only occasionally, and according to my friend who is somewhat of a computer geek, it was not providing enough power to my devices. I figured I would take it to the apple store once I got home from school for fall break (I live two blocks from an apple store at home).
Then I decided to upgrade the memory on my computer about three weeks ago. Although apple officially only supports 640 MB for this model of powerbook, I had heard that it could take an additional gig and upgraded. It works(ed) fine. I'm able to run more programs at once, but the computer still gets really hot. Still, the CPU is only working about 30%.
Then I realized that I should probably try it under a new user. I created a new user account, but still both problems persisted.
So then last night, I noticed that the left shell of my powerbook was giving me an electric shock. It went away when I unplugged the powerbook, but came back as I plugged it back in. (kinda weird though, being that the shell is made of aluminum) It didn't hurt, but after using my computer it was making my hand rather sore, kinda like if I had been lifting something all day. I figured that this couldn't be good, so I shut the book off and figured I would go to the apple store today because I came home today.
Well, when I got home I set up an appointment to meet at the "genius bar". When I got there I explained the history of my powerbook and the problems I had been having recently. When he got onto my computer he noticed that I had 1.12 gigs on my computer. Immediately he told me that he could do nothing unless I put in the original 256 MB that were in the powerbook w

USB 2.0 hubs and devices increase the PB's fan activity. For connecting low speed devices, use a 1.1 hub. If you need an external hard disk, better choose a Firewire or a Combo drive.

I need a version of itunes that will work on my powerbook G4?

I tried the latest version of itunes and my powerbook does not support it. Love itunes- what version works on older powerbooks?

Depends the age of the Powerbook, and your operating system.
Powerbook G4 867 Mhz or higher can run Mac OS X 10.5 to 10.5.8, but do not support Classic when doing so.
Depending on the age, they may support booting into Mac OS 9 while maintaining Mac OS X 10.5.8.
This link explains what versions of iTunes work with what Mac OS X versions.
iTunes for 10.4 & 10.5 is here.
A newer version for 10.5 only is here.
Older versions may be found here.

Hello Apple Community. I need help with a freezing powerbook G4

Hello!
I'm new to Apple laptops. I purchased a Powerbook G4 867 MHz 640 MB used and I'm starting to have some problems with it. My powerbook freezes at random intervals and I cannot even move the mouse. I have to hold down the power button to restart it. It runs fine before every freeze and it seems like after it freezes the fan runs very fast.. it sounds like a fan at least. This Powerbook came with no CD's at all, I have been trying to download various software to fix it but that's when I run into my next issue. I receive a "mounting failed" error upon every download. When I double click on the file it says "cannot open because this file is still be downloaded."
I really like this computer and would love to get it working right. Any help would be greatly appreciated!! I don't know the most about mac os x so if you could be please be detailed as I cannot always locate programs on here.
Thank you guys!

Well... that is an older system, as long as you don't want to watch internet video's, it may work for you. First thing I would do is to reset the PMU and the PRAM. Next thing I would want to do is to run the Apple hardware test. See if the Powerbook image located here will work. If not, if you can put your hands on a copy of TechTool Deluxe (might even be on your system) that can do similar hardware testing.
It would be good if you could put your hands on at least a retail version of OS X 10.4 Tiger, as certain operations, like repairing the hard drive, require that you boot from another source. Or, if you have an external backup drive that you can use for your system, you can initialize it for Mac OS extended (journaled) format, use a program like SuperDuper to make a bootable copy of your hard drive, then boot from it. Note it can only connect via Firewire if you want to be able to boot from it.
In the meantime, you can bring up Disk Utility, in applications/utilities on your hard drive, and do a verify disk. If this notes issues, you'll either need the retail OS X mentioned above or a bootable backup to repair (or you can buy Disk Warrior which can also likely repair a hard drive problem, as long as it's not a hardware issue). Usually people try Disk Utlity repair first before investing in Disk Warrior.
One source for OS X 10.4 Tiger retail disks would be hardcoremac.com. Don't get an upgrade disk, either, as they may require you to be on the prior operating system.

Powerbook VS ibook Helppppp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hi im looking to get a mac laptop but im not sure what to get i found a powerbook thats real nice that i think im going to get but first i want to know the difference between ibooks and powerbooks someone please help

Welcome to Apple Discussions!
The Powerbook and iBook are no longer current in the Apple lineup. However, if you were thinking of saving some money I agree that the Powerbook tends to be the better of the two choices. Expansion options are greater, screens are larger (except for the 12" Powerbook), and hard drives tended to be larger. Consider what you want to be able to run:
Mac OS 9 - Powerbook G4 with rear USB ports, known as Titanium.
Mac OS X 10.5 - any Powerbook G4 867 Mhz or higher.
Windows on a Mac - any MacBook or Macbook Pro for the ability to run natively without emulation slowdown.
Linux on a Mac - any Powerbook.
See my FAQ* on buying used and refurbished Macs, if you find you can't afford the current models:
http://www.macmaps.com/usedrefurbished.html
You'll see the wide range of possibilities.
- * Links to my pages may give me compensation.

G4 Powerbook start up problems

I have an old Powerbook G4 867 MHz PowerPc, I recently updated the memory now at 1.12 GB. The computer recognized it and it was working for a couple of weeks. Then two days ago I installed OS X 10.4.11 it worked for one day with no problems. I installed Firefox, Messenger and all the updates. I also uploaded about 8GB of my old files that were stored on my roommates Mac desktop. Now I am experiencing problems in start up. It takes forever to boot, after a few minutes it goes to the rotating pinwheel image where it stays for at least 5 minutes. It also makes a sparatic beeping noise from the hard drive. Since day one I have had multiple problems with this computer and the fact that I am basically ******** doesn't help. I took it to the apple store where it wouldn't even boot up.
Since the case has damage the Genius told me it wasn't worth fixing. The hard-rive looked like it was shot and apple wouldn't touch it with the condition it was in. Then when I returned home it started with no problem. It has since worked until this recent problem. Previously when I would run a disk utility it would get stuck while verifying permissions. This was with the original software installed and the hard-rive with no personal files. I am a returning student who can't afford to not have this working. Please help! It just started up but running very slow. Please help!!

If the machine does not turn off when on mains, you may want to see if there is data corruption in what's telling it to shut down. Initially attempt a data recovery with the appropriate tools on my FAQ*:
http://www.macmaps.com/backup.html
Once data is recovered, then attempt to repair the directory:
http://www.macmaps.com/directoryfaq.html
If you can't do a data recovery, it may be you just need to replace the clock battery on the machine to get the power to work normally again. That's a service technician call. You can usually also extract the hard drive from the machine to attempt a data recovery from another machine if there isn't enough power to allow it to turn on in Target Mode. That may be less costly than replacing the clock battery.
The clock battery can go out after 4 years.
If after replacing the clock battery, you can't seem to get the machine to boot normally, and your data is backed up, and you can't fix the directory, that's when to give up on the machine.
- * Links to my pages may give me compensation.

PowerBook will not load up OS X (blank grey screen)

I removed the hard drive of my girlfriends powerbook 12" (867) last night to run some diagnostics in another machine. When I replaced the hard drive again, (btw i used www.ifixit.com for a guide), it just displays the grey boot screen minus the apple sign or grey/coloured whizzy wheel. The hard drive engages, but then you cannot hear it loading the OS.
Does anyone know what could be the problem?
Any pointers? I didn't mess anything up with the change, and have done it with my 15" countless times.
Thanks for your help
Alex

Alex:
Welcome to Apple Discussions.
Removing the HDD and using it to run diagnoztics on another mac is a bit unconventional and very intrusive. Booting from the installer disk and running Disk Utility, or using a utility like Tech Tool Pro, Disk Warrior, or DriveGenius would be much safer and more effective. If you don't have either installer disks or the utilities mentioned, you could try starting up in Safe Mode or Resolve startup issues and perform disk maintenance with Disk Utility and fsck. If you have utilities on another computer you want to use, Firewire Target Disk Mode will accomplish the same thing without the risk and invasiveness.
Please understand that it is not my intention to lecture after the fact, but to offer safer, less invasive, more effective options for future use.
Now to the problem at hand. If the HDD worked well before removal, and if you are sure that the re-installation process was done properly, check to be sure that you do not have a pinched HDD cable, make sure that everything is tight, including the HDD connector. Try booting the computer from the install disk and see if it starts up properly. If you are able to do that, go to the Utilities menu and launch Disk Utility. See if the HDD shows up in the sidebar. If it does, select the HDD (Manufacturer ID), click on the First Aid tab and run Repair Disk.
Please do post back with further questions or update.
Good luck.
cornelius
Message was edited by: cornelius

Powerbook Airport connection to Windows server

I am the currently the only mac user trying to connect wirelessly to a Windows based wireless enabled server (3COM wireless LAN access point 2000). The network name shows up in the Airport Icon drop down menu. I have the WEP 40/128-bit hex code but when I enter it I get the message; "There was an error joining the Airport network xxxx."
My Airport connection works fine everywhere else so what's wrong here?
My system: Powerbook G4 867 Ti 768 RAM Standard Airport card.
Is it a setting on my computer? Is it a setting on the server? So far the problem has beaten 2 MS support people here so any suggestions would be gratefully received.
I am desperate to get the mac to work with this system as another 2 people have said they will bring their powerbooks to use if we can find a way to wirelessly connect.
Help me stop the sneers from the PC people.

Tricks that sometimes help when using 128-bit WEP:
- try using the same exactly 26-digit hexadecimal format WEP key on both the router and the Mac. With some wireless routers it is necessary to preface a hex-format WEP key with the $ symbol when entering it on the Mac.
- try using the same exactly 13-digit alphanumeric WEP key on both the router and the Mac
- if the router generates more than one WEP key from a passphrase, always use only the first of the multiple keys it generates

Sound & iCal not working + other questions

Hi, I'm a new mac user and at the moment I have many, many questions...
1) My sound is not working! I remember it working well last night but when I woke it from its sleep today, it doesn't make a sound anymore, and the F4 & F5 that you can use to adjust the sound don't respond either o_O There's nothing plugged in, when I check the sound panel in system preference, it is set to the maximum, and the mute box is unchecked...however they are both greyed.
2) My iCal was initially working as well. However when I updated (5 minutes ago), it stopped responding. When I click on the application icon, it jumps in my dock but it doesn't open...
3) I also tried to install this application named Atomix Dojam X. I had an older version of it, but I deleted it and wanted to install v.X because the older version ran on Mac OS X 9. However, when I downloaded it to my desktop and ran the setup guide, I cannot change the destination (the default destination is Macintosh HD), and even though it says "installation successful" in the end, it does not appear in my application folder nor anywhere else...
4) I was also wondering...when I updated my real player and msn, I think they were kind of "updated on the spot"...okay that didn't make sense. What I meant was they weren't updated in the application folder. So when I delete the icons on my desktop, the applications stop working as well. Is there a way for me to move those applications to the application folder? I tried, but it denied my attempt because "application cannot be modified"...
5) My computer has a memory of 640 MB, the processor is 867 MHz. But I'm getting a bit frustrated with the current operating system because everything that Apple offers now requires Mac OS X 10.3.9 and above. I was wondering if my computer run Panther/Tiger and be as fast as it can operate now?
Sorry, this was a really long post. I will be extremely grateful to anyone who is willing help. Thanks in advance!

Hi yukinu,
First of all, Welcome to the  Discussion Forums!
1) My sound is not working! I remember it working well last night but when I woke it from its sleep today, it doesn't make a sound anymore, and the F4 & F5 that you can use to adjust the sound don't respond either o_O There's nothing plugged in, when I check the sound panel in system preference, it is set to the maximum, and the mute box is unchecked...however they are both greyed.
What is selected in System Preferences>Sound for your Output? Is it showing "Internal Speakers" and is it selected/highlighted?
2) My iCal was initially working as well. However when I updated (5 minutes ago), it stopped responding. When I click on the application icon, it jumps in my dock but it doesn't open...
How did you update? Through Software Updater or through Apple Downloads website?
3) I also tried to install this application named Atomix Dojam X. I had an older version of it, but I deleted it and wanted to install v.X because the older version ran on Mac OS X 9. However, when I downloaded it to my desktop and ran the setup guide, I cannot change the destination (the default destination is Macintosh HD), and even though it says "installation successful" in the end, it does not appear in my application folder nor anywhere else...
Sorry, I don't use the software myself, but have you tried going to their website>support and see if they have any install troubleshooting tips?
4) I was also wondering...when I updated my real player and msn, I think they were kind of "updated on the spot"...okay that didn't make sense. What I meant was they weren't updated in the application folder. So when I delete the icons on my desktop, the applications stop working as well. Is there a way for me to move those applications to the application folder? I tried, but it denied my attempt because "application cannot be modified"...
I would suggest going to their website, again, and finding the install instructions and follow them for your version of OSX. Not sure what you mean by the "icons on my desktop" that you deleted but I assume you are referring to the downloaded "install" files? How did you know that they weren't "updated" in your applications folder? Did you do a Get Info on the icons for the apps in your Applications folder to check the version after updating?
5) My computer has a memory of 640 MB, the processor is 867 MHz. But I'm getting a bit frustrated with the current operating system because everything that Apple offers now requires Mac OS X 10.3.9 and above. I was wondering if my computer run Panther/Tiger and be as fast as it can operate now?
Your PowerBook G4 867 Mhz 640 MB ram installed is more than adequate to run either Panther or Tiger. But, I would try making sure your Disk is ok first before attempting to upgrade the OS since you appear to be having some problems. They are probably not related to disk corruption but you should boot to your install cd and Repair Disk using Disk Utility on the install cd first to make sure.
I would try running both, Permissions Repair from your HD and then booting to your install disk and running Repair Disk anyways to see what errors if any you receive. There will undoubtedly be spurious errors running Repair Permissions but if any that cannot be repaired you should note them along with the errors that cannot be repaired with Disk Utility>Repair Disk from your install cd. You should always run Repair Permissions from your Disk Utility on your HD before and after any software installations to have a smoother/successful update/upgrade.
littleshoulders

PowerBook G4 867 Success

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for