Re: Clamshell Won't boot off CD
I replaced the optical drive today... with a slot loading combo drive from a G5 iMac! I'm installing 10.3 as I type. Thanks again! -Jonas -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Clamshell Won't boot off CD
You were right! I don't have a cleaning CD, but cleaned the eye with cotton and alcohol. It improved greatly. Not sure it's fixed, but that's for sure the problem. Thanks -Jonas -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Clamshell Won't boot off CD
Hi all, I would really appreciate some input here. I have a 366MHZ Graphite Clamshell. Pre-firewire model. I can't get it to boot off any cd except the OS 9.0.4, and the original restore disc. I installed 9.0.4 with no trouble, but the computer won't even read my 10.2, or 10.3 installers. I updated the firmware to the latest version, but that didn't help. Any help would be great! Thanks! -Jonas -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Clamshell Won't boot off CD
Did you try the Option key boot? I have this same iBook with 10.4.11, which if you can beat the artificial installer block will run fine without any modification. One other thing, this iBook can boot from USB if necessary, but it's slow since it's USB 1.1. Do you know how to reset the NVRAM and PMU? Both may be helpful with boot issues. These old clamshells are a little voodoo prone regarding booting. I've once rebooted many times in a row using the Option key until my OS X install CD was offered, but once it was offered, it booted fine, even from an external USB CD drive. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Clamshell Won't boot off CD
On Dec 11, 2010, at 5:45 PM, Jonas Ulrich wrote: Hi all, I would really appreciate some input here. I have a 366MHZ Graphite Clamshell. Pre-firewire model. I can't get it to boot off any cd except the OS 9.0.4, and the original restore disc. I installed 9.0.4 with no trouble, but the computer won't even read my 10.2, or 10.3 installers. I updated the firmware to the latest version, but that didn't help. It won't read as in boot from the HD, insert the CD and the CD doesn't show up??? What happens if you start up, insert the CD and hold down the option key? The installer disk should appear. Clark Martin Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Clamshell Won't boot off CD
I've reset the NVRAM. I'll try the PMU next. I've also zapped the pram. I'll boot into os 9, and insert the installer cd, and it won't show up on the desktop at all. -Jonas -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Clamshell Won't boot off CD
I tried resetting the pmu, and all the above suggestions. Nothing works. It just sounds like it is trying really hard to read the cd, but it won't boot off it or show up on the desktop. -Jonas -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Clamshell Won't boot off CD
On Dec 11, 2010, at 8:43 PM, Jonas Ulrich wrote: I'll boot into os 9, and insert the installer cd, and it won't show up on the desktop at all. You sure your OS X discs are CD's and not DVDs? Did you try the Option key boot with the OS X disc in the unit? -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Clamshell Won't boot off CD
You sure your OS X discs are CD's and not DVDs? Did you try the Option key boot with the OS X disc in the unit? Yes I'm positive they are CDs. I have installed OS X on other laptops including a clamshell. I have tried the options key to no avail. Thanks for all the input thus far! -Jonas -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Clamshell Won't boot off CD
On Dec 11, 2010, at 7:11 PM, Jonas Ulrich wrote: You sure your OS X discs are CD's and not DVDs? Did you try the Option key boot with the OS X disc in the unit? Yes I'm positive they are CDs. I have installed OS X on other laptops including a clamshell. I have tried the options key to no avail. Time to check the CD and CD Drive for dirt. Clark Martin Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Clamshell Won't boot off CD
The CD is clean, and the drive reads the 9.0.4 installer perfectly. -Jonas -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Clamshell Won't boot off CD
I would suggest popping a cleaning CD into the drive. It might help. I have had similar issues in the past and giving the drive a clean did the trick even when it did not really seem like it should be the problem. On Sat, Dec 11, 2010 at 9:25 PM, Jonas Ulrich jonasulrich3...@gmail.com wrote: The CD is clean, and the drive reads the 9.0.4 installer perfectly. -Jonas -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Clamshell Won't boot off CD
I don't have a cleaning CD, so I booted into OS9, and inserted several data cd's. The computer couldn't read them and wanted to format them. -Jonas -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Clamshell Won't boot off CD
On Dec 11, 2010, at 7:39 PM, Daniel Stewart wrote: I would suggest popping a cleaning CD into the drive. It might help. I have had similar issues in the past and giving the drive a clean did the trick even when it did not really seem like it should be the problem. On Sat, Dec 11, 2010 at 9:25 PM, Jonas Ulrich jonasulrich3...@gmail.com wrote: The CD is clean, and the drive reads the 9.0.4 installer perfectly. Time to invest in a cleaning CD. That it reads only seems to read one disk says the drive needs cleaning. Clark Martin Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
