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PowerBook G4 Titanium DVI: PowerBook g4 turns on cd and fans spin for a second and then turn off

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 06:44:17 -0700

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This is what happens. It has no hdd(but it should show? sign, right) the ram was tested in other tibook and works. What should I do?

PowerBook G4 Titanium DVI: P key needs new nipple; contact works. How to replace?

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 03:17:18 -0700

Hi all

I have a PB here with a P key not working. I've replaced the scissor mechanism but the problem is that the springy rubber nipple is damaged. When I press on the contact underneath, it does type Ps with apparent contentment.

I found a source at http://www.irithm.com/Mac.key.replacemen...

with pretty good instructions, but, while they can provide the nipple, they don't say how to install it. It appears to be glued onto the keyboard base. (ifixit only sells complete keyboards.)

Any suggestions?

⟐ Answer edited August 06, 2020 at 3:17 MST

PowerBook G4 Titanium DVI: How do I replace the internal speakers?

Mon, 18 May 2020 05:15:55 -0700

One of my internal speakers is distorting, how do I replace the internal speakers?

⟐ Commented May 18, 2020 at 5:15 MST

PowerBook G4 Titanium DVI: Cannot physically remove battery

Sat, 16 May 2020 17:52:51 -0700

My battery is stuck in the laptop. The release switch seems to be jammed. Can anyone help me with tips I might try to release it? I have had it in and out numerous times since acquiring the laptop but I guess the last time I installed it something went wrong.

⟐ Commented May 16, 2020 at 17:52 MST

PowerBook G4 Titanium DVI: Can one upgrade the Wifi card in the PowerBook G4 Titanium?

Sat, 08 Feb 2020 13:54:26 -0700

I have a PowerBook G4 Titanium 1Ghz DVI with a Airport firmware 9.52. It seems to only have WEP under OSX 10.5.n. Is there any upgrade I can do/get to give me WPA?

⟐ Answer edited February 08, 2020 at 13:54 MST

PowerBook G4 Titanium DVI: Excessive Fan noise after being on for a while?

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 05:29:55 -0700

I wanted to know if this is a known issue and what I can do about it. The fan is really working overtime and it is hard to work when hearing that noise. Also, I don't want this thing to catch on fire if it is possible for that to happen.

It is a Powerbook 867 titanium model. thanks!

⟐ Answer accepted October 18, 2018 at 5:29 MST

PowerBook G4 Titanium DVI: When replacing the secondary fan, must the PC card cage be removed?

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 06:33:46 -0700

The repair guide for replacing the 867MHz TiBook's secondary fan includes steps (32 & 33) for removal of the PC card cage. The PC Card cage is located on the opposite side of the logic board relative to the fan location. For the life of me, I am unable to determine why this step is necessary in the course of installing a new secondary fan. Is this a leftover (i.e. copy & paste?) from a different but related repair guide for this Powerbook model?

Side note: The repair guide specifies that a 4mm nut driver is required, but its only use is to assist in the removal of the PC Card cage.

Any clarification or assistance would be appreciated.

⟐ Commented October 02, 2018 at 6:33 MST

PowerBook G4 Titanium DVI: Can I use Bluetooth module 922-5764

Sun, 01 Jul 2018 07:20:53 -0700

I have purchased the for mentioned module, not knowing there was a difference ( if any ) between my Powerbook and a Powerbook g4 1ghz. Am I able to install the module or have I wasted my cash?

⟐ Answer accepted July 01, 2018 at 7:20 MST

PowerBook G4 Titanium DVI: Can I use a 800 mhz DVI logic board

Thu, 05 Jan 2017 09:59:10 -0700

I have a PowerBook G4 667 mhz DVI 15 inch with a bad logic board. Can I replace it with a 800 mhz DVI 15 inch logic board? are they interchangeable? Also, what about switching display assemblies from one to the other?

⟐ Commented January 05, 2017 at 9:59 MST

PowerBook G4 Titanium DVI: Problems connecting with 802.11b Airport card?

Wed, 27 Jan 2016 09:42:09 -0700

In the interest of extending the life of my PowerBook G4, I installed an 802.11b airport card. My issue has been accessing the existing wireless network, which is NetGear 54Mps 802.11b/g. It won’t see the network, and when I tell the preferences what network I am looking for it doesn’t go through. I figure the problem lies with the differences of the protocols. Does anyone have any insight into this issue?

Thank you for your help

Richard

⟐ Answer edited January 27, 2016 at 9:42 MST

PowerBook G4 Titanium DVI: No chime on dormant PB G4 Ti seems to work as expected

Sun, 07 Jun 2015 15:46:54 -0700

I have several Powerbook G4 Titaniums which I broke out of storage. I'm preparing them for donation.

None of them give any sound - no chime on startup and no blips when I adjust the volume (presuming a hard drive with OS X).

With some laptops, I have pulled the hard drive, so the best behavior I can observe is the flashing folder/? icon. Those didn't chime either.

I believe I have reset the PRAM (Alt-Option-P-R and holding down the power button).

I have reset NVRAM via Open Firmware with:

reset-nvram

set-defaults

reset-all

I have also reset the PMU by either lifting the keyboard and hitting that button in the top right corner.

For the Onyx and Mercury units, I see the same behavior, even after hitting a different button to reset the PMU.

What else can I try to restore sound?

PowerBook G4 Titanium DVI: Why cant I get the screen to power on?

Tue, 28 Oct 2014 19:46:33 -0700

it used to come on the screen but now nothing and the comp boots

⟐ Answer accepted October 28, 2014 at 19:46 MST

PowerBook G4 Titanium DVI: Why can't I get past the gray screen?

Thu, 20 Mar 2014 03:35:50 -0700

Panic mode has set in!

Have done the following:

1. Disconnect, test peripheral devices and network cables. Made no difference.

2. Perform a Safe Boot. Would not perform a safe boot.

3. Reset the NVRAM/PRAM. Made no difference.

4. Start from your Mac OS X Install disc; use Disk Utility. Won't do it.

5. Check your cables and power source. Made no difference.

6. Remove third-party RAM and internal hardware. Made no difference.

7. Perform an Archive and Install installation of Mac OS X. Can't do it.

8. Perform an Erase and Install installation of Mac OS X as a last resort. Not willing to do that, because I really need a couple of things that are sitting on my hard drive.

Is there anything I can do to retrieve the information that I need from the hard drive?

⟐ Answer accepted March 20, 2014 at 3:35 MST