lightly on the
desktop while holding them upside down, between total wipe-downs. Amazing how
much stuff gets inside them.
Whatever you do, do not put your keyboard in the dishwasher. It will come out
clean, sort of, and it will be ruined. Good luck.
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-compatible 10.6 or 10.10 installation user folder. This is how
you get around permissions issues.
On the other hand, there may be a possibility Migration Assistant will not let
you copy a user folder to an earlier version of Mac OS.
Do not bother with master password in Terminal.
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the connector and pull it out. If you pull on the wires,
your chance of breaking it is better than 50-50. It's a fiddly job.
Good luck!
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processors do you find stability and long life in a modern iMac (except for the
24 models with pricey failing video cards).
My advice: Harvest the good parts and send that iMac to recycle heaven.
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rid of her personal stuff (User folder) on it. However, she does not have the
install CDs that came with it. It is running 10.4.
So what would be
RAM sticks/slots are nothing but a bag of hurt waiting
to ruin your day if you so much as even think about fixing what ain't broke.
YMMV, of course. :^)
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On Dec 30, 2012, at 5:47 PM, JohnV vengbj...@verizon.net wrote:
Just started having a very thin purple vertical line, seemingly dead-center
of the main screen...
You didn't say, but I'm guessing it's a 17 iMac. That particular form
reasons I haven't been a Windows user for
years. Thanks, Apple!
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On the other hand, I've have no failures of any eMacs whose capacitors I've
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the holes, even if the solder adheres to the pads on the surface.
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the calibration software, which is one of the options when you get booted to an
ASD volume.
Easy peasy.
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the first drops when a leak starts, which means frequent
inspections are your best bet. Or upgrade Apple's pad with one made from a
spare pair of Depends. :^)
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of the case. You can easily cause the processor to melt
down by leaving the door down and thus crippling the efficiency of the heatsink
by relying solely on convection cooling and the tiny little cpu cooling fan.
If it were my QS I'd start looking for a new PSU.
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Can you run Snow Leopard on a 2GHZ G5?
No. Snow Leopard requires an Intel processor.
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, a totally different design.
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Airport Extreme label should be facing down, with the antenna port on the right
side. Make sure the antenna connector is fully seated in the port.
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with the MacBook one?
I know I could just by a new optical but I'm a guy who likes recycling
where possible.
Nope, a MacBook requires a slim 9.5 mm optical drive, which means no drive from
an iBook or PowerBook will fit. Been dere, done dat too.
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Capacitors on eMac logic boards are relatively easy to replace and there are
only a dozen or so to replace. Most of the work is in disassembling the beast
enough to extract the logic board.
So, if all else fails, try the capacitor replacement solution.
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to perform essentially
the same as any other. Maxell is one brand with the high tip, as you put it.
It performs just as well as other brands which have a longer barrel and a
shorter tip, such as Tadiran and SAFT. They are all 1/2-AA, which is what you
need, never mind the physical appearances.
Jim
On 2011/02/05 17:51, Kris Tilford so eloquently wrote:
Your is is our are.
Depends on what your definition of is is, or of what are is. Or isn't.
But the real question is, is you is or is you isn't?
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On Dec 20, 2010, at 4:37 PM, Judith Berkowitz wrote:
On Dec 20, 10:02 am, Bruce Johnson john...@pharmacy.arizona.edu
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'Embiggening', a slang term peculiar to one very small subset of people, aka
an inside joke. Ignore it, I was being a bit cutesy.
I believe that the correct term
before, study up, ask questions, take your
time, and label the position of everything you remove.
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On Nov 8, 2010, at 11:10 PM, lrbarrios lrbarr...@datastarusa.com wrote:
I just purchased a PowerMac G3 All-In-One from a flee market for $5.
I was told that it works, so what the heck. As long as my wife
doesn't find out, I'm okay. :)
I powered it up tonight and it's
On Nov 9, 2010, at 7:39 AM, Peter Haas wrote:
On Nov 9, 2010, at 12:10 AM, Jim Scott wrote:
Nope, it's the sound (and soon to be the smell) of the flyback transformer's
death throes.
Indeed so.
The AIO needs a new analog board, which is essentially the heart and soul
On Nov 9, 2010, at 9:24 AM, Tina K. wrote:
On 2010/11/09 10:11, Jim Scott so eloquently wrote:
It is possible to replace the flyback transformer.
I'm not familiar with a Power Mac AIO, is it similar to a G3 iMac? If so,
isn't there a potentially large jolt of current waiting to shock
On Nov 7, 2010, at 10:44 AM, Gottick International wrote:
Sorry. I wish I could tell you. powerMac 8.1 - is all that System Info
gives away. It has a 1.8hz processor. No built in camera. Does that help? I
can now get it to start on the Install Disc but it fails to format the new
drive in
an advanced amateur, and learned
everything I needed to know from online searches, including how to dismantle
the eMac and how to go about desoldering/soldering. If you like a challenge,
this is relatively easy.
Good luck!
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On Oct 13, 2010, at 3:23 PM, Gottick International wrote:
Folks I have this strange problem trying to start a iMac G5. The story
runs like this.
1/ I start the machine and get the blinking question mark.
2/ I start the machine using an install DVD and Disk Utility can't
even see
there
is a mismatch in specs between two or more banks of RAM. I usually run the
Apple Hardware Test and look at the specs of the RAM in each bank. For
kernel-free operation (at least as far as RAM goes in 10.4.11), match the
speeds, latency and other specs and you should resolve your issue.
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Ha-ha. Haven't you ever heard of free-range Apples? 'Course, I meant to say
kernel panic-free. Glad you're paying attention.
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Then the MiniStack turns off. Pretty smart external hard drive, which is why
I've bought a bunch. Looks good with aluminum Macs and fits perfectly when
stacked with a Mac Mini, hence the name.
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On Aug 29, 2010, at 6:21 PM, PETE wrote:
If I had a question about an Ipad, what's the correct list to ask the
question.TIA.
Peter, Los Angeles, Ca.
There's one at apple.com, and if you Google iPad forum you'll find a bunch
more. But you won't find one at the Low End Mac web site,
to do a thorough job.
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malfunction appears to happen sooner in humid climates
than in dry climates, which buttresses my WAT (wild a** theory) somewhat. But
it's all anecdotal evidence.
Oh, OTOH stands for On The Other Hand.
Hope this helps, or at least gives you something to cling to.
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Set one as master, the other as slave. Usually, the drive at the end of the
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On Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 12:22 PM, Jeffrey Engle macgu...@gmail.com wrote:
I just installed two identical optical drives in my MDD, and when I go up
to the menu and click on eject the machine only recognizes one drive
(because they're both identical) How can I have control over each one
white line halfway across the bottom of its 20-inch LCD five (5) times before
Apple took it away. What fun!
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. I'm talking a multi-function printer/etc., a couple of Intel
iMacs, non-fan cooled external drives, a NewerTech SATA Voyager, and various
and sundry Macs being refurbished also running at the same time. I *always*
notice when the MiniStack cooling fan/fans are running. YMMV.
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noise until I resoldered several caps again.
Have you run the Apple Hardware Test, Quick and Extended? This might give you a
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On Jun 26, 2010, at 5:11 PM, JOHN CARMONNE wrote:
On Jun 26, 2010, at 5:05 PM, Jim Scott wrote:
On Jun 26, 2010, at 4:54 PM, JOHN CARMONNE wrote:
I'm going to replace a display in a 17 G5 iMac 1.83 for a friend. this
will be the third one for this machine the first one was done
On Jun 26, 2010, at 5:36 PM, JOHN CARMONNE wrote:
On Jun 26, 2010, at 5:23 PM, Jim Scott wrote:
I don't have another machine to test the display in so I'll have to put in
the new display and I guess kinda hope it's OK, can the display work awhile
and then crap out due to a capacitor
://www.sewardweb.com/applepromouse/
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On May 25, 2010, at 1:31 PM, John Carmonne wrote:
Hi All
When I try to start my G4 MDD Dual 1.25 from a OS 9.2.2 install/start up disk
with the C key I get a flashing blue green globe. I've never seen this before.
I can start from the disk with the start up preferences in Tiger or
On May 25, 2010, at 2:25 PM, John Carmonne wrote:
On May 25, 2010, at 1:41 PM, Jim Scott wrote:
On May 25, 2010, at 1:31 PM, John Carmonne wrote:
Hi All
When I try to start my G4 MDD Dual 1.25 from a OS 9.2.2 install/start up
disk with the C key I get a flashing blue green
On May 25, 2010, at 2:54 PM, John Carmonne wrote:
On May 25, 2010, at 2:45 PM, Jim Scott wrote:
How can I get a AHT for my MDD? Apple does list a G4 MDD Dual 1.25 machine
400 FW prior to the FW 800 which will not boot 9.
I'm asumeing that There is only one AHT for the G4 MDDs? I looked
On May 20, 2010, at 1:55 PM, Linda wrote:
On May 19, 2010, at 8:33 PM, Jim Scott wrote:
On May 19, 2010, at 5:27 PM, Linda wrote:
G4 MDD Leopard
my husband changed his password on his user and now can't remember it. He's
set up as admin. My user is also set as admin but my password
in
incorrectly but no matter what we try it won't come up. This also means I can
do any software updates even from my admin user.
Boot from your Leopard install DVD and use the change password utility to
change both passwords, then exit the DVD and reboot normally.
It's as easy as that.
Jim
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On Apr 21, 2010, at 1:40 PM, Wallace Adrian D'Alessio wrote:
I guess the Nanny is away.
So how about we just let this thread die
On Apr 18, 2010, at 2:22 PM, tentengrrl wrote:
Hi,
I acquired a used g3 600 iMac running Tiger w/256K RAM b/c I took out one 256
stick to test my problem. I want to use it for basic internet, Word
docs/Preview, etc and these are generally fine but will crash once in a while.
The main
On Apr 18, 2010, at 4:17 PM, tentengrrl wrote:
Jim, re: the same latencies of RAM sticks, is it enough to grab info from the
System Profiler? see: PC-100-2225 for each of them. Does this mean they DO
match-- and thus, does it now sound like perhaps one stick might be bad? I've
just been
On Mar 31, 2010, at 2:24 PM, John Musbach wrote:
On Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 9:36 PM, geno.y gene.y...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi All,
The other day I bought 2 brand new SCSI drives from Computer Geeks off
ebay. The drives were so cheap, I couldn’t resist. I got what I paid
for.
Both new drives
as an Apple Partition Map
disk, but will not be able to boot from it.
That's the first problem. The second problem is that if the MacBook Pro is an
early 2008 or newer model, it will not be able to boot from OS X 10.4.11 since
it shipped with 10.5.x or newer.
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Let everything dry for at least a day if a heat source is used, longer if it's
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Then reassemble, turn on and keep your fingers crossed.
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On Mar 23, 2010, at 5:45 PM, John Carmonne wrote:
I just ran AHT and the VRAM failed. Can that be fixed or is it worth fixing?
Change the card. But first, clean all the contacts on the card, reseat it, and
run AHT Quick and Extended again, just to be sure it's the card.
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On Mar 21, 2010, at 10:46 AM, Bruce Johnson wrote:
On Mar 21, 2010, at 10:02 AM, John Carmonne wrote:
I'm wondering If I may have a machine problem and not a failing HDD? Because
when I put it back in the G4 MDD again I got the S.M.A.R.T warning.
SMART reporting is done on the hard
On Mar 21, 2010, at 11:10 AM, John Carmonne wrote:
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On Mar 21, 2010, at 10:02 AM, John Carmonne wrote:
I'm wondering If I may have a machine problem and not a failing HDD?
Because
a successful power-on, self-start. At that point you should
be able to start up from one of your internal hard drives. If it doesn't boot
directly to one of them, restart by holding down the Option key, then select a
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heard a small sizzle noise only during the first attempt
to start it. So I took out the two RAM sticks, inserted one that I knew was
good from a previous Apple Hardware Test, and the iMac started, chimed and
booted.
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, then reassemble. I've done this at least 6 times to various
MM, wired and wireless, and they're all still working great with nothing more
than periodic rolling upside down on a cloth to keep everything inside making
appropriate contact.
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drives in all G3 slotload iMacs (350-700 MHz) are
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If all else fails, you can remove the optical drive and remove the top to gain
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must fall on my sword, Some day i'll get it right.
John Carmonne
Yorba Linda USA
How many times have you fouled up falling on your sword? :^)
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lost it stickiness. is there anything I can use to adhere
it back to the drive. Or is there a replacement tape available? Thanks.
mark ray
bluellama...@embarqmail.com
Mark,
Here's a link to what I think you're looking for:
http://www.kaptontape.com/detail.php?pid=154415cid=1133
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On Dec 8, 2009, at 7:30 PM, John Musbach wrote:
Hi grandpa thought this might be of interest.
On 12/8/09, Loren Beck quintupledkt...@catsalut.net wrote:
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On Dec 5, 2009, at 11:55 AM, Geoff Black wrote:
Anyone give some insight
This book was dropped onto the corner where the power adapter couples
up. (Small dent)
Powerbook works fine on 220vac supply but when running on battery
power it shuts off without notice - running for up to 10
10.4.9
Damage from drop - slight .
On 05 Dec 2009, at 10:02 PM, Jim Scott wrote:
On Dec 5, 2009, at 11:55 AM, Geoff Black wrote:
Anyone give some insight
This book was dropped onto the corner where the power adapter
couples
up. (Small dent)
Powerbook works fine on 220vac
USB wi-fi or search the Low End Mac web site. You should get plenty
of hits as I've seen this subject come up many times over the years.
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On Nov 22, 2009, at 4:49 PM, Jim Scott wrote:
Slot-loading
iMacs (with the exception of some 350 MHz units I've seen) are
capable of using the original 802.11b Airport card, with a special
adapter. T
On Nov 22, 2009, at 3:51 PM, Kasey Smith wrote:
I have seen a 400MHz model
On Nov 11, 2009, at 8:06 PM, Jane, (Portland, OR) wrote:
On Nov 10, 5:08 pm, Jim Scott jesco...@gmail.com wrote:
On Nov 10, 2009, at 4:59 PM, janespra...@comcast.net wrote:
I have a Ruby Red iMac that i am setting up for a 6 year old. It is G3,
400mhz. I installed a new hard drive
. If so, then you'll have lots of fun teaching a
6-year-old how to do the old dual-boot dance.
Good luck!
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biggest problems you are going to have are a) getting the old drive
out and b) swapping faceplates. The latter is the most critical
because of the need to use the manual eject button.
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movement around it, and then
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On Sep 7, 2009, at 4:09 PM, dorayme wrote:
How do you find out on Google, if you don't have inside knowledge,
why some models were called smurfs?
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On Jun 30, 2009, at 3:42 PM, Adam wrote:
It sounds as though Jim is saying I might, if I am game, try replacing
the PAV board, if I can figure out what PAV board is right. Any ideas
about how I could find that out?
Two PAV boards were used for your G3/700 iMac.
One board, 661-2465, had a
On Jun 30, 2009, at 7:04 PM, Adam wrote:
On Jun 30, 7:57 pm, Jim Scott jesco...@gmail.com wrote:
P.P.S.: If you're going to do the job yourself, pay attention to
safety procedures around the CRT, and be aware that on-board
capacitors may still have a charge in them.
Yikes.
Thanks, Jim
On Jun 30, 2009, at 10:02 PM, Paul wrote:
Is the PAV board on any 500-600 MHz iMac compatible with the one in
question here? I'm asking because I have a bunch of scrap 500-600 MHz
iMacs that I want to get rid of, and I'd be glad to let go of a board
or two for cheap.
PAV boards are the
.
By the way, there were two PAV boards for slot-loading G3 iMacs. Make
sure you get one that works with your CRT.
HTH,
Jim Scott
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down. I've not ever seen a hard drive do
what you suggest. But I've seen power demands by peripherals cause an
iffy power supply to shut down a complete system.
Jim Scott
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On Jun 19, 2009, at 8:37 AM, Bruce Johnson wrote:
On Jun 18, 2009, at 1:47 PM, Wallace Adrian D'Alessio wrote:
If the battery is alive and the machine does not start you might try
cleaning the battery contacts in the holder. Sometimes just spinning
the
battery in place is enough to
On Jun 19, 2009, at 11:23 AM, Bruce Johnson wrote:
Well it IS the beginning of our summer rainy season, humidity is up to
checks weather station on campus 36% ... Wooh!
That said, this could be a long-term side effect of this particular
computer's history which includes episodes of 100%
On Jun 18, 2009, at 11:14 AM, Bruce Johnson wrote:
Will dead/lack of a PRAM battery keep a Gigabit Ethernet G4 system
from turning on?
Yep, however ...
I took the G4 offline in January, and set it down for 6 months. This
morning I went to clean it up and get it going, and plugged it all
On Jun 18, 2009, at 1:48 PM, Clark Martin wrote:
I have a client who had a, then, not so old PM8500 stored in a San
Francisco garage for 6 months. All the bare metal panels were heavily
oxidized. And while the computer did fire up I don't think it
worked,
something had died from the
On Jun 17, 2009, at 3:11 PM, deftone_75 wrote:
Does anyone know if I can add a second hard drive to my emac? It is
1.25 Ghz 1gb ram 80 gb HD, 10.5.7 usb 2.0 superdrive model.
Internally, there is no space, unless you remove the optical drive and
cobble up a bracket to hold the second drive.
On Jun 15, 2009, at 12:13 PM, Charles Lenington wrote:
Dante Armok wrote:
On Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 11:33 AM, Alex Smith (K4RNT)
shadowhun...@gmail.com mailto:shadowhun...@gmail.com wrote:
I thought that this thread was closed by the moderator?
No, the other thread was closed. This
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