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PowerBook G3 Wallstreet: Could my Powerbook run Mac OS X?

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 06:59:15 -0700

I have a disused Powerbook G3 Wallstreet sitting in a cupboard running Mac OS 8 and I was wondering if I could get it to run Mac OS X or even 10.6. I understand it is implausible but if I could change the logic board, processor, RAM, I/O etc, could it be done? If it could I could get more use out of it rather than it being a collectors item I would appreciate suggestions

⟐ Commented June 28, 2024 at 6:59 MST

PowerBook G3 Wallstreet: Why does this mac keep going to sleep?

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 18:29:40 -0700

I have been given a Wallstreet G3 Laptop, which boots up fine, however when the desktop appears on the screen the mac instantly goes to sleep and wont wake up, I have tried the obvious, ie rebooting with extentions off. Any idea why it keeps doing this?

⟐ Answered November 01, 2019 at 18:29 MST

PowerBook G3 Wallstreet: Can a Wallstreet running Jaguar use an external WI-FI card?

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 08:11:35 -0700

I have just won an auction for a spares/repair Wallstreet. Would this be able to cope with an external WI-FI card? I gather that it should be able to run Jaguar. I have seen one website selling plug in cards to allow use of USB & Firewire devices and I did spot an external WI-FI card but in small print it talked about 10.4 (Tiger) only. Has anyone been able to use wireless connections via a Wallstreet?

⟐ Commented December 03, 2018 at 8:11 MST

PowerBook G3 Wallstreet: Booting SSD drive from WallStreet.

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:03:58 -0700

I got a 8 Gig, SLC, IDE SSD drive for my WallStreet model. I wasn't sure if it would work with the classic Mac OS, since I couldn't find any articles about anyone trying this. Imagine my surprise when the Mac OS 8.5 CD found the drive, partitioned and formatted it with no problem! I also had no problems installing 8.5. However, after the reboot, I just get the flashing question mark. I've tried making it one partition instead of three, and redoing it a couple of times, but no luck. Everything is smooth until it's boot time.

Does anyone have any OpenFirmware tricks to force this to boot?

⟐ Answered August 28, 2020 at 14:03 MST

PowerBook G3 Wallstreet: I have a power adapter. Do I need a Battery to use my mac?

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 11:12:04 -0700

is the battery requred to use the mac?

⟐ Answered August 22, 2010 at 11:12 MST

PowerBook G3 Wallstreet: Where could I find the correct charging cord for this PowerBook?

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 10:05:40 -0700

I have this PowerBook G3 Wallstreet and I have not been able to find a changing cord for it. Everywhere I look I only see things for only an iBook or newer PowerBook. I bought an iBook charger a little while ago and it worked with my iBook but I found out then that there were two different sizes of changing cords and that the one I got for my iBook did not work with my PowerBook. What cord size would be correct for this PowerBook and where would I be able to find one?

Thanks,

Derek

⟐ Commented February 24, 2023 at 10:05 MST

PowerBook G3 Wallstreet: Where is the display inverter on the Wallstreet?

Mon, 27 Jan 2014 22:22:37 -0700

I am attempting to replace the inverter on my Wallstreet. There isn't a guide for that procedure here, but I went through the display removal guide, expecting to find it under the clutch cover like the Pismo.

Well the joke was on me, as it wasn't there as I'd expected. I see that the inverter cable connector plugs directly into the logic board which leads me to believe that it is inside the display cover itself.

Am I missing something or does the inverter truly live inside the display cover?

Thank you so much!

Randy

⟐ Commented January 27, 2014 at 22:22 MST

PowerBook G3 Wallstreet: loose hinges on my Apple Wallstreet G3 cost of repair?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:59:10 -0700

The screen willnot remain in openpositon as the hinges are badl worn.What is invloved in replacing/repairing them?

⟐ Answer accepted February 03, 2012 at 21:59 MST

PowerBook G3 Wallstreet: need to reformatt, what do I need?

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:00:45 -0700

What parts do I need to re format my Macintosh Powerbook G3? Bought it from a school and it has been wiped clean. How do I fix this?

⟐ Answer accepted August 03, 2010 at 18:00 MST

PowerBook G3 Wallstreet: What part do I need?

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 13:47:17 -0700

Hi,

My daughter used this to play old games on CD. I tripped over the power cord and must have damaged the plug in port. hat part do I buy to fix this and while I am in there is there anything else I should replace?

Also I'm just curious how many people still have these running?

⟐ Answer edited February 26, 2018 at 13:47 MST

PowerBook G3 Wallstreet: Keyboard on PowerPC not working

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 04:34:50 -0700

The keyboard on my G3 is not working no matter what app I use. It's the built in keyboard.

⟐ Answered August 03, 2024 at 4:34 MST

PowerBook G3 Wallstreet: PowerBook showing no signs of life other than LED turning on

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:44:59 -0700

Hello! I have this nice powerBook G3 Wallstreet & the last time I used my laptop is when I erased a partition from my HD & then later cleaned it with isopropyl alcohol with the power cord disconnected. Later when I wanted to turn on the laptop, it did turn on, but with the diskette with the question mark icon. I loaded a MacOS 9.2 CD in to do a fresh install & re-booted the laptop by holding down Shift + FN + Control + Power as it told me in the sticker on the back, after that, I pressed power just to see that absolutely nothing was happening, not even the drive was spinning up, no light, no display, no nothing. I tried plugging it off & leaving it sit for 15 minutes straight. After that, I plugged it back it, & the green power LED lighted up & turned off 3 seconds later (always happened before the incident because the battery is dead) & tried powering it on again, but still nothing. I tried pressing the key combination that I used to power off the laptop (Shift + FN + Control + Power) & the LED lit up again letting me know the power had been reset, but it still doesn't boot up.

That's as far as I went, it just won't boot up, resetting the PRAM with Option + Command + R + P doesn't work neither, as you need the computer to boot up for that.

⟐ Commented March 14, 2024 at 9:44 MST

PowerBook G3 Wallstreet: So my left hinge broke apart

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 11:09:09 -0700

So I am trying to get my fathers old G3 working and the left hinge just gave up the ghost. It broke in two different places and I don't know if its fixable and I can't find any being sold except for being part of a complete screen which go for a lot of money

⟐ Answer edited October 05, 2022 at 11:09 MST

PowerBook G3 Wallstreet: Problems with startup and speakers

Mon, 25 Jun 2018 05:14:16 -0700

I have a Powerbook G3 Wallstreet 233mhz with varying startup problems. Once I plug in the AC adapter, the fans spin very loud and the green light illuminates for a couple seconds. After that the computer becomes silent. When I press the power button, both speakers emit a buzzing/chirping sound and the system starts up. The buzzing/chirping sound continues as long as the computer is on. Sometimes the computer will get to the screen that says "Mac OS 9.2" and then display an error message with a bomb and it will say "A system error occured. Please restart your computer." I have already tried reseating the processor card and examining the hard drive. Any help is appreciated.

I can't believe it! I let the Powerbook G3 sit overnight without the battery or AC adapter plugged in and it works wonderfully again! Thanks everyone.

⟐ Answer accepted June 25, 2018 at 5:14 MST

PowerBook G3 Wallstreet: System Recovery PowerBook g3 Series

Fri, 26 May 2017 08:45:34 -0700

Hi!

I have PowerBook g3 Series. m4753

Very old version, I know. But I likke the classic.

When I turn it on, it uploads. But after I see white screen with a diskette and a question mark inside. After 1-2 min, it turnes off. Also when the question mark is on my screen, i hear little scratches. Not so loud, right side but not CD.

If you could help me please, thank you.

⟐ Answer accepted May 26, 2017 at 8:45 MST

PowerBook G3 Wallstreet: SuperDrive-Best place to download driver and best driver for OS 8.6

Sun, 15 Jan 2017 13:00:02 -0700

Mac G3 Wallstreet

I purchased a used G3 Wallstreet to try to get some old postscript fonts off install disks. It didn't have a floopy drive so I purchased a SuperDrive. IFixIt says there a free drivers needed. Where is the best place to get the drivers needed for OS 8.6 and how do I install. The Internet connectivity is worthless because of the IE v5.1.

⟐ Answer accepted January 15, 2017 at 13:00 MST

PowerBook G3 Wallstreet: How to get the PCMCIA slot to hold the card again?

Sat, 15 Apr 2023 15:21:58 -0700

I ejected a PCMCIA card that I was using in the upper slot, by pushing the two buttons in the case. Now when I try to insert it again, it doesn't stay put. I've been looking with some light inside, but can't see nothing weird or different to the inferior slot.

How can I unlock it again without having to dismantle the whole thing, is there a way? At least, it seems to me that when you remove the heat shield you can see the interior of the module. But I don't know what to look for.

Any help is much appreciated. It's the first time this happens to me, and while I can still use the inferior slot, I would like to use them both.

Thank you!

Ok, after a couple hours I learnt that you can use the little hole beside the slot, not only to release a card but also, to release a locked mechanism. So I inserted the end of a paperclip, heard a noise "Ding" and it was working as always again…

Hope this helps someone.

⟐ Edited by author April 15, 2023 at 15:21 MST

PowerBook G3 Wallstreet: 12 inch display wallstreet not displaying desktop correctly

Sat, 01 Dec 2018 20:42:15 -0700

I have a 12 inch screen wallstreet and the system board failed. I swamped one in i bought off ebay but when the system boots the OS9 Icon is displaced to the right and down. The screen resolution is set to 1024x768 with no other options. There’s about and inch and a half of the desktop off screen to the right and bottom. did I maybe swap in a system board looking for a 14 inch screen and its not compatible with a 12 inch display?

PowerBook G3 Wallstreet: PowerBook g3 wallstreet not powering up

Sat, 25 Nov 2017 03:57:15 -0700

I have a nice g3 wallstreet that will not do anything, apart from the led light comes on and the hard drive spins up, and fan if there is one, couldn't find it, anyways, checked obvious things, hard drive, processor card and ram all good, pram battery has been removed and the reset combination does not work, so I am at a loss at the moment, any ideas?