But the one that stood above the rest has always been the apple powerbook 12 867mhz. We also offer a reasonable mailin repair service for those who cant fix their macs. Superduper and carbon copy cloner are good tools to copy bootable systems, but the issue in this question is hinged on powerbook g4 models not formally allowing usb boot. Aluminum g4 17 liion rechargeable battery powerbook medic.
On may 20, 2005, apple recalled 12inch ibook g4, and 12 and 15inch. The new 17inch powerbook g4 has two firewire ports one for the hundreds of firewire 400 peripherals already available, and the other for the coming generation of firewire 800 peripherals. We carry all kinds of apple macintosh parts for all mac models. Oct 16, 2001 the new titanium powerbook g4 continues to set the standard for mobilecommunications with both builtin gigabit ethernet 10100basetand 802. Unfortunately, a faster processor was not included in the update. Apple powerbook g4 parts for repair aluminum 17 inch. Macinternet services for mac users 27 sherlockyour internet search detective 28. The processor in all powerbook g4 models is soldered to the motherboard. The 17inch powerbook g4 comes turbocharged with the ati mobility radeon 9600 graphics processor with 64mb of ddr sdram. On april 24, 2006 the 17 inch powerbook g4 was replaced by a 17 inch macbook pro variant. Processor the 17 inch powerbook continues to be ran by a powerpc g4 processor running at 1. To correct this, service groups will often replace the logic board or power. Macinternet services for mac users 25 sherlockyour internet search detective 26 apple. The powerbook g4 was replaced by the macbook pro series.
Its huge screen, speedy processor and several innovative new features make it the state of the art for anyone who wants the best. Will i be able to use the g4 screen on the macbook air motherboard. The last model of the powerbook g4 17 was released in october 2005. What the price of a 17inch powerbook g4 in 2003 would be worth today in apple stock. The mobility radeon 9600 features a number of cuttingedge graphics technologies, including prgrammable pixel and vertex shading for lighting and shadow effects never seen before on a notebook computer. In addition, the powerbook g4 offers the fastest connection to usb peripherals with two 480 mbps usb 2. Apple powerbook g4 17 inch m9689lla apple powerbook g4 powerpc g4 1ghz, 512mb ram, 60gb hdd, macos x 10. Apple powerbook g4 17inch m9689lla apple powerbook g4 powerpc g4 1ghz, 512mb ram, 60gb hdd, macos x 10. With a staggering 1440x900 17 screen, the powerbook g4 was the most fullfeatured laptop apple had ever sold. Unfollow powerbook g4 17 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Powerbook g4 12 inch features here is a list of the features of the powerbook g4 12 inch computer. The powerbook g4 is the last family of apples powerbook line of laptop computers.
Superdrive dvdcd upgrades for apple powerbook g4 models. Its huge screen, speedy processor and several innovative new features make it the. Each feature is described in a later chapter, as indicated in the list. Apple powerbook powerpc g4 laptops for sale in stock ebay. All use either titanium or aluminum case designs that were thin for their day. After two years of refinement, the powerbook line expanded once again to include a 12inch and 17inch model, but this time using the more pedestrian metal aluminum. The powerbook g4 runs on the riscbased powerpc g4 processor, designed by the aim appleibmmotorola development alliance and initially produced by motoro. Macintosh, powerbook, quicktime, and sherlock are trademarks of apple. So the cleanest os copy created wont boot on these systems without extra firmware adjustments as outlined in the above answers. May 27, 2015 hi, i have an old powerbook g4 17 and i want to mod it. Customers can request onsite service from an apple authorized service. It appears very good quality and is it least half the price of any other available new.
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The clock speed of the power pc g4 microprocessor is 867 mhz. Built around a 1 inch thick aluminum case, the 17 g4 included several apple firsts. I just got my powerbook g4 titanium mercury, 500mhz in the mail. The 17 inch powerbook is the new flagship of apples laptop line. Built around a 1inch thick aluminum case, the 17 g4 included several apple firsts. In that time, over 500,000 orders have left our facility for us and international destinations to help save old devices from the landfill and bring them back to working condition. My idea is to buy a broken macbook air pro laptop and use its motherboard on the powerbooks case. Trying to disconnect the daughterboard from the motherboard by rocking or peeling the boards apart damages the connectors.
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The 17inch powerbook is the new flagship of apples laptop line. What are the differences between the original 12inch and 17inch powerbook g4 models. In 2003, the powerbook g4 switched to an aluminum design. Apple powers up titanium powerbook g4 with new g4 processors. Upgrading ram is easy and requires minimal disassembly.
Processor the 17inch powerbook continues to be ran by a powerpc g4 processor running at 1. Featuring a number of cuttingedge graphics technologies, including programmable pixel and vertex shading for lighting, the mobility radeon 9700 dramatically enhances all aspects of your visual experience in every. The powerbook g4 is a series of notebook computers manufactured, marketed, and sold by. So long story short, i ended up buying a powerbook g4 17. The 17inch powerbook g4 models come standard with the ati mobility radeon 9700 graphics processor featuring 128 mb of ddr sdram. The new 667 mhz powerbook g4 comes standard with bothgigabit ethernet and airport wireless networking preinstalled. The powerbook g4 the last professional apple notebook series to use the powerpc processor shipped from 2001 until 2006. My idea is to buy a broken macbook air pro laptop and use its motherboard on the powerbook s case. Powerbook g4 15inch getting started includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your powerbook g4 computer ll2507.
The powerbook g4 is a series of notebook computers manufactured, marketed, and sold by apple computer, inc. Powerbook g4s were first released in january 2003, 12inch and 17inch. There are a number of components in the powerbook g4 aluminum 17 11. For over 15 years, powerbook medic has been providing parts, repair, and service for a variety of gadgets. What the price of a 17inch powerbook g4 in 2003 would be. It was the first mac to include firewire 800, apples new highspeed flavor of ieee 94, and one of the first macs to include internal bluetooth and. Save powerbook g4 17 to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Part of the original powerbook g4 release in september 2003, the powerbook g4 aluminum 17 11. The innovative feature in this case is apples placement of the sensor on the motherboard, rather than inside the hard disk. After two years of refinement, the powerbook line expanded once again to include a 12 inch and 17 inch model, but this time using the more pedestrian metal aluminum. The hinges are in good condition with just one crack on the right hinge. Hi, i have an old powerbook g4 17 and i want to mod it. Powerbook g4 aluminium 17 upgrades upgrade your mac.
Service the powerbook 165c and powerbook180c through module exchange and parts replacement. Introduced in 2001 and discontinued in 2006, these laptops use powerpc g4 processors ranging from 400 mhz to 1. Browse and buy upgrades for the powerbook g4 aluminium 15, with. We at take no responsibility for any damage or harm done to yourself or your powerbook as a result of reading this guide. Ultra scsi support to 15inch and 17inch models in the powerbook g4 series with a. Getting started with your powerbook g4 apple support. The refresh in april 2004 saw the 15 powerbook move to 1. The new titanium powerbook g4 continues to set the standard for mobilecommunications with both builtin gigabit ethernet 10100basetand 802. Working on a powerbook can be dangerous if not done properly.