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| Author: | lorimer [ Wed Nov 23, 2016 11:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | iBook G3/300 Clamshell |
It describes itself on the backplate as 2000, M2453 and "i am made in Taiwan". It's charcoal/silver, and I think, has 64 mb RAM and a 6.0gb hard drive. It starts up, but I guess the "?" on the screen means there's no O.S. Also, the hard drive makes a continuous ticking sound which doesn't sound very healthy. Any suggestions or anyone interested? Thanks, Lorimer |
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| Author: | jezza [ Thu Nov 24, 2016 10:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: iBook G3/300 Clamshell |
I can confirm that 'ticking' sound is a dead Hard Drive. It certainly was on my PowerBook G4 PPC - So, if you have a bit of time and can find a replacement HD, you could swap it out: I suspect it's not really an option tho' Unless you fancy a Christmas project to keep you busy and out of the kitchen next month  ...the G4 was fairly straightforward to be honest |
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| Author: | lorimer [ Thu Nov 24, 2016 11:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: iBook G3/300 Clamshell |
Jezza, Thanks for your thoughts. I see that fully serviceable Clamshells are only going for £2-300 on eBay so the work is clearly not worth it. I guess it'll have to go for 'recycling' at our local tip, where previous ancient white MacBooks have gone. Lorimer |
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| Author: | jezza [ Thu Nov 24, 2016 11:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: iBook G3/300 Clamshell |
ah, shame to see a Mac go to the great tip in the sky - It did look a bit of a palaver to swap the HD tho' You might be able to boot from an external HD if you have an OS disc - Probably OS9 Again, a labour of love. Cheers! |
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