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    Need Help! Can't install Mac os X !!!!

    If you have a bootable copy of OSX for your ibook installed on your firewire drive,boot your ibook off of that drive. once thats done go to utilities>disk utilities.Click on "untitled " A screen should pop up showing format and partition options.Choose your HD name,partition size and format...
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    Need Help! Can't install Mac os X !!!!

    Did you reformat the drive after you zero'ed it out !
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    old ibook clamshell

    First we need to know the specifications on your old clamshell. Mainly the model,speed, ram,HD size and the installed OS.Take note that if all you want to do is rip cd's and save them,you should be ok, if you want to go beyond that ,it might be hard to do.
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    macbook pro to samsung lcd

    Ok,don't know what macbook pro model you have but it is quite possible that your video card cannot support that size tv.You might want to check Apple support to see what the specs are for your particular machine.I normally run my 1st generation Macbook pro with a 22" acer monitor,But if I plug...
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    eMac 10.3.9 upgrade to os x

    You will need a full retail copy of OSX to install on your emac.The disk you have is machine specific and will not install on your mac !! The highest version of OSX that you can use on your emac is as follows. 700-800 mhz G4 up to OS 10.4.11 min.512mb ram.A 1 ghz or better with 1gb. ram or...
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    EMac Classic Question

    The disk you have will not work on your emac.You'll need to find retail version of OS 9.2 (white disk)or Emac specific install disks for your machine (gray disk) The emac install disks are easy to find on ebay.
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    Apple G4 Not Starting - URGENT

    Hello; Have you tried to reset the PMU button? It is located on the logic board just above the battery.Press and hold for a couple of seconds,while the machine is off,then try to restart.If nothing happens read the following,it is from the apple service manual for G4 Macs em 1 Power Macintosh G4...
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    Apple G4 Not Starting - URGENT

    Would help to know which model G4 this is
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    imac g3 m5521 wanting to run classic

    Hello; Sheepsaver is for intel macs only.Won't run on a G3 Imac.
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    imac g3 m5521 wanting to run classic

    Hi;According to Apple, OS 9.0.4 is the minimum os to boot this Imac.OS9.2.1 is required to run OSX in the classic mode. You can boot independently from either OS 9 without booting to OSX.Just remember the best way is to find a full retail install disk "white"Machine specific disks are grey in...
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    imac g3 m5521 wanting to run classic

    Hello; you'll need to find a retail copy of OS9.2 to install on your Imac.This will be your "classic" operating enviorment.You'll be able to boot from it as well after you install it.Make sure you have at least 500mb of disk space,more is better.Your IMac will not boot from a 8.0 disk as it is...
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    Imac M5521 Connecting Via Wifi

    Hello; What you have is a IMac DV/SE model.You can use Apple's original Airport 802.11b wi-fi card in it.However you will need a adapter for the card.Both items can be found on Ebay.Installation is a matter of opening the hatch on the underside of the Imac and installing the card and the...
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    New Itunes 10's looks Suck!

    Go to this site"http://www.9to5mac.com/24096/hate-the-new-colorless-itunes-10-icons-hack-the-old-ones-back-in" complete directions and download to change the icons back to Itunes 9 style.
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    emac wont start

    Find your OSX installation disc.Insert it in the optical drive,restart holding down the "c" key.If the EMac boots off of the disc,more than likely your HD is toast.Try to repair it by going to "Utilities > repair permissions,highlight your HD and click "repair" If this doesn't work I would...
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    "Built-In Ethernet" Missing in OS 8.1 on Performa 6360

    Your best bet would be to find a OS 8.1 retail install disk on EBay. Check the vintage Mac section as well for a install disk specific for your machine.Either one will work and the do come up for sale frequently. A last resort would be a Google search for the extension.Version 2.2 is still...
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    "Built-In Ethernet" Missing in OS 8.1 on Performa 6360

    Might be a long shot but have you opened the extension manager and checked to see if "Apple ethernet "extension is installed and turned on.Also if you plan on keeping this mac for a while,it would be worth it to find a OS 8.1 install disk as it will save a lot of time troubleshooting.
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    Scanner - any way to connect SCSI to MacBook Pro?

    Hi; Google "scsi to usb adapter" and you will come up with a number of them.Finding a driver to run the scanner could be a major problem!
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    Hard Drive Enclosure

    It is a attitude like djackmac has makes me wonder about the wisdom of this site.We are all not pros when it comes to macs.If this is the tone you take in your business,I'm glad I don't have to do business with you!
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    Ibook g3- cd drive into hard drive?

    Never heard of this being done.If all you need is more storage space,then why not use a external drive? Ibooks are not user friendly to repair even for a apple tech.To change out your hard drive or cd rom takes about 45mins and a good deal of "WTF!" If a external drive is not what you need then...
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    iTunes for OS 10.3.9?

    Itunes 7.0.2 should be the highest version you can run under 10.3.9
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