Sep 7, 2020 · The iBook G3 model in question has a FireWire port. With access to another FireWire-enabled Mac, FireWire target disk mode could be used, allowing the iBook G3 to act as an external hard drive that can be wiped using software on the other computer.

May 22, 2011 · So What ,ibook doesn't work on PC. Just do what I'm doing. Don't support this stuff .You bought it and don't like restriction's, Lesson learned .Apple needs to do oh so much better and as a 1 ibook purchaser, I'm sorry , won't be buying off you again as well as recommending friends do the same .Guess what.

Mar 2, 2025 · I took apart my Apple iBook G3 Clamshell and retrieved the hard drive. Then I purchased the Vantec IDE-to-USB adapter but instructions say to "Check and change the jumper setting on your drive to Master Single Drive Mode". It says the information for changing drive mode is located on the label of your drive but I see nothing.

Sep 15, 2017 · Apple may provide or recommend responses as a possible solution based on the information provided; every potential issue may involve several factors not detailed in the conversations captured in an electronic forum and Apple can therefore provide no guarantee as to the efficacy of any proposed solutions on the community forums.

Oct 17, 2023 · For iBook (16 VRAM) and later models of iBook, there is no physical reset button. If the computer is on, turn it off. Reset the power manager by simultaneously pressing and then releasing Shift-Control-Option-Power on the keyboard.

Mar 12, 2017 · The Apple 45W Power Adapter could be one intended for another Apple product. other than early G3 iBook colors/clamshell model. ~ I was able to use an iBook G3 'yo-yo power adapter' with May2001 White G3 iBook; that was original equipment. And the original product box had exact shape space to hold the yo-yo. That also

Mar 30, 2016 · Apple may provide or recommend responses as a possible solution based on the information provided; every potential issue may involve several factors not detailed in the conversations captured in an electronic forum and Apple can therefore provide no guarantee as to the efficacy of any proposed solutions on the community forums.

Apr 12, 2019 · I have recently purchased an iBook G3 Indigo Clamshell off of eBay. It came a fully installed WiFi card and running OS 9.2, but it will not connect to my WiFi. I started pursuing an Ethernet connection, and found some instructions online (System Preferences > Network > Built-in Ethernet > DHCP) but whenever I click Apply Now, the button turns ...

Oct 13, 2024 · Apple may provide or recommend responses as a possible solution based on the information provided; every potential issue may involve several factors not detailed in the conversations captured in an electronic forum and Apple can therefore provide no guarantee as to the efficacy of any proposed solutions on the community forums.

Feb 4, 2014 · I tested it several times to be sure, then I erased the hard disk drive in the iBook (and other computers, I had an iMac G4, too) and installed the main system, then added the Combo update to 10.4.11, and the last security updates available, then …