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    Weird SSD boot issue iMac G3 SSD

    My experience agrees with that of @Kevin35383 - the adapter you use matters. I also couldn't get the cheap green SATA to IDE adapters to work with any degree of reliability. The StarTech one (which is red) works perfectly for me on a 600 MHz iMac G3 (summer 2001). I recall I couldn't get it to...
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    Dual booting OS9 and OSX on eMac but I'm a Winbaby

    On the subject mentioned in your first post of how to use Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X of the time period - there are plenty of guidebooks released at the time that you can access on the Internet Archive. There's also this cheat sheet for Mac OS 9 which is pretty nice if a bit basic. I find that the...
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    Hard Disk Image for an iMac G3 DV 400 on MacOS 9.2.2?

    Do you have/can you get a FireWire hard drive enclosure? That way you could restore an OS X install disc to it, boot from it and partition your drive then copy a System Folder from a disk image. Alternatively you could set up a NetBoot server either with a real Mac or a VM, or install Mac OS 9...
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    iMac G3 summer 2001 (slot-load) three beeps on startup - fixed!

    To be fair, I was looking quite closely at the RAM sockets, hoping it would be something simple. I appreciate the congratulations though! Still have no idea what caused the tiny little patch of corrosion, but I expect more 'recent-ish' Power Macs to start having issues like this and I hope the...
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    iMac G3 summer 2001 (slot-load) three beeps on startup - fixed!

    I have a 600 MHz Graphite iMac G3, which apart from the typical brittle plastic is in pretty good condition. I really like this machine because the CRT is nice and sharp, obviously it looks cool and it's quick (in OS 9). What's more, it works reliably with an SSD and the Startech SATA-IDE...
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    PowerBook G4 Titanium (400 MHz) cache chip replacement

    I think I know where the problem is. After cleaning the CPU and inspecting it closely, I noticed a discoloured patch on the die (see image, I know it looks like it could be thermal paste but it definitely isn't - I cleaned it with isopropyl alcohol and then acetone just in case). This area of...
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    PowerBook G4 Titanium (400 MHz) cache chip replacement

    Thanks for the ideas. It is quite difficult to run the TiBook board outside the case because the power button is attached to the case. It may be removable but my case is already very weak so I'm worried about damaging it. For this reason I can't really press on the CPU or cache chips. The CPU...
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    PowerBook G4 Titanium (400 MHz) cache chip replacement

    Hi all, I have a PowerBook G4 Titanium 400 MHz with failed L2 cache. When I try to boot into Mac OS 9, I get an error message to this effect. I can't remember the exact message, and I have taken the machine apart now so I can't easily find out, but I don't think it's important in itself. Apple...
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    AppleSingle vs MacBinary?

    First of all thanks for developing FluxEngine - very useful piece of software! I found this post because I was looking for a way to create AppleSingle files on Linux. I can use unar to decompress a StuffIt archive into AppleDouble, and there are some open source tools (included with Netatalk I...
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    iBook G3 – are 12" and 14" logic boards compatible?

    I resolved the battery connector issue by soldering the battery connector from the extension board on to the logic board. That aspect of the conversion works absolutely fine.  My main issue is whether the display connections between 12" and 14" are compatible? I've had a look online and nobody...
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    iBook G3 – are 12" and 14" logic boards compatible?

    Hi, A few months ago I bought an iBook G3 12" (A1005) in non-working condition off eBay UK. The original logic board had the usual graphics fault so I have purchased an iBook G3 14" logic board as a replacement. Other than the different battery connector (the 14 inch connects to the battery via...
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