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iBook G3 Clamshell: Resetting password

Sun, 08 Oct 2017 21:27:57 -0700

Dan not get on the internet using the airport states I need the password. Do not know the password. How can I reset it?

Thanks,

Tom F

⟐ Answer deleted October 08, 2017 at 21:27 MST

iBook G3 Clamshell: Can the USB 1.1 be changed to the 2.0?

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 10:52:54 -0700

I have 4. 2 ea. 366 & 466.

Thought it may help.

Will the firewire duplicate some of the

USB functions, maybe faster.

Thank you, Leland

⟐ Answered December 04, 2020 at 10:52 MST

iBook G3 Clamshell: My iBook doesen´t turn on. He make a three "bip". What´s it?

Sat, 25 Feb 2023 22:25:27 -0700

The ibook clamshell doesen´t turn on. I press the button and he makes a signal sound like a short "bip" three times.

I know that mac make sounds to inform that kind of problem is happening. But yhis i don´t know.

Thank´s!!!!

⟐ Commented February 25, 2023 at 22:25 MST

iBook G3 Clamshell: I forgot my password

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 20:04:12 -0700

I forgot my password and i don't have the disk so i could reset my password

⟐ Commented January 29, 2022 at 20:04 MST

iBook G3 Clamshell: How to recover data from hard drive removed from my iBook

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 23:26:08 -0700

Hi. I just removed the hard drive from my old iBook G3 (clamshell), but I don't have another Mac available to recover my data to. I already have an Universal Drive Adapter, but my current computer is a Win7 laptop. I tried connecting it, and i hear the noise of the hard drive but nothing else happens. Is there a way for my Windows laptop to recognize the data?

⟐ Answer deleted October 01, 2015 at 23:26 MST

iBook G3 Clamshell: Any advice on installing Jaguar on iBook G3 Clamshell?

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 00:41:47 -0700

I have a clamshell iBook and I'm trying to install Jaguar on an OS 9 system, it will start the disk but when it restarts in has a gray screen with the apple logo then all the sudden it gets lines through the middle of the screen and stops running the disk, any ideas on how to fix this problem, i bought this one and a tangerine one for Christmas presents for the kids but they will get on the internet but won't bring up a full page or install updates because the system is to old, so i bought the jaguar upgrade because its supposed to be able to be the last upgrade you can put on these old buggers. any help would be appreciated, happy holidays jen

⟐ Answer edited November 14, 2010 at 0:41 MST

iBook G3 Clamshell: iBook G3 Clamshell no power and no charging light

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 12:03:12 -0700

I have a iBook G3 Clamshell without FireWire and it does not turn on. When I plug in the charger, the charging port does not light up at all, and if I press the power button the screen does not light up and the hard drive does not spin.

I can’t see if the computer powers on with the battery, because it has been dead for a very long time, and the computer won’t charge it.

Does anyone know what could be wrong with the computer?

⟐ Commented October 08, 2023 at 12:03 MST

iBook G3 Clamshell: How do I upgrade from OS 9.0 to 10.3?

Fri, 10 Jan 2014 23:04:35 -0700

I have an iBook G3, which I tried to update years ago, ran into problems, and ended up wiping it clean and reinstalling OS 9.0 using the CD it came with. I have both CDs 1 and 2 of OS X 10.3 Install in file format only (.dmg) which it cannot read, and I doubt it would even if I burnt them onto CDs. It does not have an AirPort card (which may or may not be relevant, because it doesn't have a working browser it seems). I'm assuming I can't go straight from 9.0 to 10.3... I read that it's best to update to 9.2 first, and possibly update the firmware as well.

What approach should I take? Try to find a browser that will work (from another computer) and use a USB stick and then download updates directly to the clamshell? or could this all be done by getting everything I need on the other computer and bring things over one at a time by USB stick?

What software or whatever would I need to get me to the 9.2, and when I get there, what's would be the best way to get me to the 10.3? I have the OS X 10.3 install dvds as well, but keep in mind this only has a CD drive, not dvd (although I have a powerbook G4 and ibook G4, both not working and both with cd/dvd drives if there is anyway they might be compatible).

⟐ Answer accepted January 10, 2014 at 23:04 MST

iBook G3 Clamshell: Best way to remove writing scratched in plastic

Wed, 12 May 2010 13:35:47 -0700

Hi! I've purchased piles of clamshells from recyclers which have "ABC School District" or similar text etched/scratched/etc. into the plastic on the top of the case. I need to remove this before re-selling the machines because recyclers are required to remove the previous identities of the machines they take in. Does anyone know a good way to do this kind of thing without making a total mess? The text itself is scratched into the plastic and pretty low-profile as-is, however I know it will look horrible if I take my Dremel to it. Anyway, just wondering if anyone has creative ideas.

Thanks!

⟐ Answer accepted May 12, 2010 at 13:35 MST

iBook G3 Clamshell: Japanese to English settings

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 16:04:58 -0700

I have a Japanese iBook g3 and was hoping to convert the whole system to the English language. How can I change the computers setting to English?

⟐ Answered October 23, 2024 at 16:04 MST

iBook G3 Clamshell: Compatible Chargers for iBook M6411

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 05:30:20 -0700

Hey guys! I recently acquired an iBook M6411. I have two iBook chargers in my house (one of the old yoyo ones, one of the white ones that look more similar to the new MagSafes), but both are too small to fit into the charging port!

Could you help me identify a charger that would work with this computer? Thanks!

Additional info:

24v 1.875 v max (written in big letters on the bottom!)

This is the graphite g3 iBook, NOT the white g4 version.

⟐ Answer accepted September 20, 2018 at 5:30 MST

iBook G3 Clamshell: I need to re-set a forgotten password. How do I change this?

Sun, 27 May 2018 10:05:03 -0700

I have an old iBook Clamshell and I have forgotten the password to log in. How do I change the password. I know there is a way using one of the cd's but I am not sure what cd to use or how to do it. Thank you!

⟐ Answer accepted May 27, 2018 at 10:05 MST

iBook G3 Clamshell: Panther 10.3, highest version of Itunes possible?

Sun, 26 Dec 2010 12:53:29 -0700

I have an ibook with Panther 10.3. I have one issue with itunes. I am using the version of itunes that came with Panther 10.3. Would I be able to upgrade to a higher version? If so, how high can I go? This version doesn't seem to be able to read the backup discs that I made a while ago on the other computer. It also doesn't give a "recently added" playlist on the ipod, which is really nice. Any advice?

⟐ Answer accepted December 26, 2010 at 12:53 MST

iBook G3 Clamshell: New battery wont charge correctly

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:28:27 -0700

I recently replaced the battery in my clamshell G3 graphite. Once I start the iBook it recognizes the battery and the charging symbol appears for about a few minutes, but then it switches to "no battery there".

The guy from salcar.de where I bought the battery says there are NO problems with that battery type from other customers.

Do I need to clean the contacts or is it an operating system problem, or do I need a new battery?

Lars, from Fuhrberg, Germany

⟐ Edited July 19, 2010 at 14:28 MST

iBook G3 Clamshell: Is possible to upgrade my clamshell Blueberry's HD to this 40Gb model?

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 03:55:47 -0700

Since I'm leaving at Germany and iFixit is currently not selling hard drives for iBook clamshell, I found two another options:

http://www.conrad.de/ce/de/product/41100...

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?View...

But are any of these HDs compatible with my clamshell?

Actually I have no clue about it. Mactracker says that my clamshell uses ATA-2 HDs, and I saw many Ultra ATA HDs. Are they compatible too?

Also I don't understand how ATA-2 is related (or not) to ATA100.

I'm a complete dummy about this, and will appreciate any help.

Thanks in advance

⟐ Answer accepted April 28, 2010 at 3:55 MST

iBook G3 Clamshell: Is there an alternative screen that can be used?

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 02:10:54 -0700

I'd like to stuff the internals into an old tube radio case I have. I'd like to find a display I can use that is smaller in size (which I can put on the back of the radio case for the rare times I need a GUI)

Thanks

⟐ Answered February 12, 2010 at 2:10 MST

iBook G3 Clamshell: What would cause no sound?

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:26:38 -0700

I purchased a Mac Clamshell laptop on ebay so that my 6 year old can play our many old CD-rom games which do not work on the newer Mac operating systems. However, it has no sound (not much fun for a six year old gaming).

The seller did disclose that the sound did not work, but I purchased it in hopes that the sound worked with headphones. It does not work with either the internal laptop speakers or headphones.

Any suggestions as to what the problem may be? Once I know what the problem is, I am quite confidant that I will be able to fix the sound due to the great guidance of the ifixit.com tutorials.

⟐ Answer accepted December 31, 2009 at 19:26 MST

iBook G3 Clamshell: Processor can be upgraded to G4 just changing it???

Sat, 04 Mar 2017 19:54:39 -0700

Can I change the processor and install a G4 one?

How can I perform my iBook to install Tiger? It's a 6Gb and 384Mb RAM.

⟐ Answered March 04, 2017 at 19:54 MST

iBook G3 Clamshell: turn on but no chime and black screen

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 05:33:12 -0700

hi everyone

I just bought an iBook G3 clamshell graphite firewire model m6411

it's in a very good condition, nothing is broken or so.

but when I turn it on it works but no chime at the beginning and a black screen

here is a video I took of the problem

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdKdAZQO...

I've red around in the forums with no lock

I've reset the PMU and it didn't solve it

I've tried it with and without the battery and it didn't solve it

I've replaced the Ram even tho the iBook dose not make any "beeps" at start but still no luck

any idea what might be the problem and is there anything to try doing?

thanks!

⟐ Commented January 10, 2020 at 5:33 MST

iBook G3 Clamshell: How to Reset Password on OS 9 1.1?

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 12:47:50 -0700

Hello,

I have OS 9 1.1 and can’t get in because I do not know the password. How can I get in, change the password or do away with the password?

Thank you!

⟐ Answered December 09, 2019 at 12:47 MST