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    iBook (Late 2001) stalls...tried everything...

    Have you tried to re-install the Operating System as a last resort? Or if you have files you need to recover.. you can link it to another Mac with a firewire cable and boot holding down the 'T' key to go into target mode. This will mount the HD on the other Mac allowing you to copy files from it...
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    Hard Drive Malfunction?

    Nine times out of ten it is the HD when a question mark appears b ut could be the Motherboard. Re-Startthe machine in single-user mode my holding down the 's' key At the # prompt, type: fsck -y The fsck utility will go through five 'phases' and then return information about the disk's...
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    Restart has timed out...

    Run Disk Utility from the Utilites folder.. and "Verify" and "Repair Permissions" on the hard drive. This may cure it. Suggest you make sure all your important files are backed up. Download ONYX free from Titanium Software.. great repair utility that will keep all your files tidy and might fix...
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    G4 won't boot!Stalls @ gray apple screen

    Lena, You should be creating another post NOT adding to someone else's. Have you tried any of these? PRAM reset (Hold Alt+Apple+P+R on power up – let it chime 3 times then release keys) Then an OpenFirmware reset (Hold Alt+Apple+O+F on power up till white screen then type ‘reset-nvram’...
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    G4 won't boot!Stalls @ gray apple screen

    Heidi, Not sure what will get your Mac back .. but to get files from it you can link it to another Mac with a firewire cable and boot holding down the 'T' key to go into target mode. This will mount the HD on the other Mac allowing you to copy files from it simply by dragging and dropping...
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    Hard Drive Malfunction?

    Can you link the laptop to another Mac using a Firewire cable and boot holding doen the 'T' key to go into target Disk mode. This way it will mount on the other Mac if it is still functionning. You can then possibly run Disk Utility from the other Mac or at least get some files copied off. Have...
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    ipod nano will not connect to Mac IMAC

    Hi There, Does it mount on the desk top? Can you not see it it in iTunes. Have a look at this fix for restoring Factory Settings.. http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60983 Hope this helps.
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    Get OSX mail from a crashed Mac

    My iMac G5 has crashed and I have managed to copy the OSX Mail folder to a G4 iBook. I have created another POP account to bring in my mail from my NTL account. And this is working fine. I can see my old POP account folders, signatures etc.. and there are lots of files in there all numbered...
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    Powerbook G4 1.5Ghz Airport issues with open monitor

    If the antenna is the same as the G3 and G4 iBooks it runs in between the bracket joint from the base of the machine to the screen. It seems very likely that the cable could be getting tweaked as you level it out. You shouldn't have to dismantle it too much.. just get the casing off and check...
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    Graphite Base station connects -Snow doesn't

    I am running four Macs in the house via a graphite base station and an NTL external cabel modem. They work absolutely fine. I have acquired two Snow Base stations. My intention was to change one over and sell the other. Initially I could see either snow base station when simply plugged in but...
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    Router to link three macs

    Wow, a lot to think about, Appletalk -I don't use much but appreciate all the help guys! Jimbo
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    Router to link three macs

    I am looking to link three macs G5, G4, and a G3 via a Broadband Router. I am currently with NTL and intend to buy a Airport card for both my G4 Flat Panel + G3 Indigo (of which I also need a converter card). I have those in hand but which Router should I choose and what's the difference...
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