PowerBooks &iBooks

12″ iBook G3 (Early 2003)

Nickname: iceBook

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Panther List is for thoseusing Mac OS X 10.3.
Tiger List is for those usingMac OS X 10.4.

iBook

Apple once again improved the popular iBook by boosting CPU speeds100 MHz. The entry-level model still has a CD-ROM drive, but now hasthe same 32 MB of VRAM as the faster model. Hard drives are alsolarger: 30 GB for the 700 MHz iBook, 40 GB for the 800.

The new model may still be bootable into Mac OS 9.

MacInTouch has called the dual USB G3 iBooks Apple's mostunreliable notebooks ever. According to their survey of iBook and PowerBookReliability:

...by affected percentage of models, the G3 iBookswere the worst by far, with more than half requiring logic boardreplacements. Apple created a warranty extension program for someversions, but not all. (MacInTouch readers are still reportingnewly failed iBook G3s, and the warranty extension program hasended.)

The white 12" iBook G3 series became much lessreliable through its first five revisions, reaching a 73% failurepercentage! The last revision dropped to a 49% failure percentage- much improved over the previous model, but still unconscionablyhigh. The problems appear to have been solved, for the most part,in the newer iBook G4 series.

Keep in mind that Apple had an extended replacement program onmany iceBook models, so most problematic motherboards have alreadybeen replaced.

It can boot Mac OS 9.

Details

introduced 2003.04.22 at $999 (800 MHz) and $1,299 (900 MHz);replaced by 12" G4 iBook2003.10.22
requires Mac OS 9.2.1 or later, Mac OS X 10.1 through 10.4.x
CPU: 800/900 MHz G3 (PowerPC 750fx?)
bus: 100 MHz
CPU performance: unknown
FPU performance: unknown
ROM: 4 MB, NewWorld ROM in RAM architecture
RAM: 128 MB of SDRAM soldered in place, expandable to 640 MBusing one 1.25" 3.3V PC100 compliant SO-DIMM
Level 2 cache: 512 KB on-chip cache
Video: ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 2x AGP
VRAM: 32 MB
display: 12.1" 24-bit 1024 x 768 106 ppi color active matrix,resolution scaling for 640 x 480 and 800 x 600 modes
video out: VGA and composite video
hard drive: 30/40 GB UltraATA-66
media drive: 16x8x8x24x Combo (CD-RW/DVD), 24x CD-ROM on 800MHz model
floppy drive: external USB only
expansions bays: none
USB: 2 USB 1.1 ports
FireWire: 1 FW400 port
ethernet: 10/100Base-T
modem: v.92 56k
WiFi: 802.11b AirPort optional
modem: 56k
microphone: built in
PC Card slots: none
Battery: rated at 5 hours
size: 11.2 x 9.1 x 1.35" (28.5 x 23.0 x 3.4 cm)
weight: 4.9 pounds (2.2 kg) with battery

Upgrades

Dual-layerSuperDrive upgrade, MCE Technologies, $99. 6x4x8x DVD,24x24x24x CD. 2 MB buffer. Must be installed by MCE or MCEauthorized upgrade center.

Online Resources

Low EndMac's Compleat Guide to the Dual USB iBook G3, Charles Moore, 'BookValue, 2008.07.01. From a 500 MHz model introduced in May 2001 through12" and 14" 900 MHz G3 iBooks rolled out in April 2003, these iBooksoffered unprecedented value.
Best iBook G3 deals.
Best classic MacOS deals. Best online prices for System 6, 7.1, 7.5.x, Mac OS 7.6,8.0, 8.1, 8.5, 9.0, 9.2.2, and other versions.
Best Mac OS X 10.0-10.3deals. Best online prices for Mac OS X 10.0, 10.1, 10.2, and10.3.
Best Mac OS X 10.4Tiger deals. Best online prices for Mac OS X 10.4.
iBookTalk List
Guide to iBooks. A quickcomparison of G3 iBook models.
WiFi cardsfor PowerBooks with PC Card slots, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum,2008.08.12. Includes instructions for hacking an Orinoco Silver cardto work in a G3 iBook.
Low End Mac'sCompleat Guide to Mac OS 9, 2008 edition, Charles Moore,Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2008.05.12. Declared dead by Steve Jobs 6years ago, Mac OS 9 remains fast and stable, but Classic softwarehasn't kept up with Web changes. What Macs support OS 9, where to buyit, and how to update to version 9.2.2.
What's thebest Mac OS for your iBook, PowerBook, or MacBook?, Charles Moore,'Book Value, 2008.08.19. Tips on choosing the best OS for yourPowerBook 500 Series or newer Mac notebook.
The future of up-to-datebrowsers for PowerPC Macs, Charles Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings,2009.08.31. With Intel-only "Snow Leopard" shipping, software supportfor PPC Macs will continue its decline. Also, a look at SeaMonkey 2 andCamino 1.6.9.
New 'Books have better displays,digital vs. analog audio I/O, Craigslist restrictions, and more,Charles Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2009.07.15. Also three browsers- Opera, Stainless, and Cruz - compared, and installing Mac OS X fromDVD on a Mac that can't mount DVDs.
Checking out Safari 4 on anold PowerBook, Charles Moore, 'Book Value, 2009.06.30. Safari 4 isthe fastest it's ever been, but it's not without some frustratingdrawbacks.
Optimized software buildsbring out the best in your Mac, Dan Knight, Low End Mac's OnlineTech Journal, 2009.06.30. Applications compiled for your Mac's CPU canload more quickly and run faster than ones compiled for universaluse.
Tips forinstalling or reinstalling Mac OS X 10.4 'Tiger', Adam Rosen,Adam's Apple, 2009.06.10. Mac OS X 10.4 uses less memory than Leopard,supports Classic Mode on PowerPC Macs, and, unlike Leopard, issupported on G3 Macs.
Salvaging partsfrom a dead iBook, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2009.05.26.With a broken power plug, the iBook was unusable - but the RAM, harddrive, and optical drive can live on.
Mac 'Book powermanagement adventures, Charles Moore, 'Book Value, 2009.05.19. Ifyour 'Book won't power up, shuts down while your working, or has otherpower issues, resetting its internal power manager may clear thingsup.
12", 4 poundAveratech N2700 exactly what Apple should be building, CharlesMoore, 'Book Value, 2009.05.11. This lightweight laptop has the powerof the MacBook, the footprint of the 12" PowerBook, and a $699 pricetag.
WiFi hotspot insecurity, iBooklongevity, and WallStreet value, Charles Moore, MiscellaneousRamblings, 2009.05.06. The dangers of WiFi hotspots, reliability of the500 MHz iceBook, and the value of a used WallStreet PowerBook.
Looking backat the Dual USB iBook on its eighth birthday, Charles Moore, 'BookValue, 2009.05.01. Introduced on May 1, 2001, the white iBook had afresh new design that endured until it was replaced by the MacBook fiveyears later.
The iBookCan't Replace the Hard Drive Blues, John Hatchett, RecycledComputing, 2009.04.28. Replacing the hard drive in a Pismo PowerBook orpolycarbonate MacBook is easy. But those iBooks are another thingentirely.
Hacking a WiFi PC Cardto work in Apple's AirPort Card slot, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum,2009.04.21. Apple's AirPort Card has become expensive since it wasdiscontinued. Here's how you may be able to adapt an 802.11b PC Card toreplace it.
How about an802.11g card for the original AirPort Card slot?, Dan Knight, MacMusings, 2009.04.16. There are a lot of old Macs with 802.11b AirPortCards still in use and with poor security. Someone should make aplug-and-play 802.11g replacement card to provide better security,higher throughput, and improved range.
Is it worth maxingthe RAM in old G3 and G4 Macs?, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum,2009.04.15. Increasing memory can make your old Mac faster and make youmore productive, but it probably won't improve resale value by theamount you spend.
UnibodyMacBook 'an excellent successor' to 12" PowerBooks and iBooks,Charles Moore, 'Book Value, 2009.04.14. The MacBook is a bit wider andlacks FireWire and a built-in modem, but overall it's a worthysuccessor to the Apple's 12" 'Books.
Making theswitch from a G4 PowerBook to a Unibody MacBook, Charles Moore,'Book Value, 2009.03.17. The transition to an Intel-based Mac hasn'tbeen without its problems - slow dialup performance, incompatibilitywith Eudora, and no real gain in speed with standby apps.
Dialup Is outdated, Eudora onMacintel, improving Tiger on low-end Macs, and more, Charles Moore,Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2009.02.25. Ongoing frustrations with Eudoraand dialup, ways to tweak Tiger for better performance, and problemswith a WD MyBook external hard drive.
Is Camino now thebest browser for older Macs?, Charles Moore, MiscellaneousRamblings, 2009.01.13. Camino 1.6.6 works very will with Mac OS X 10.3through 10.5 and seems especially well suited for slower PowerPCMacs.
2 compactportable USB 2.0 hubs, Charles Moore, 'Book Value, 2009.01.12.Compact hubs from Targus and Proporta make a great complement to yournotebook computer. Each accepts a third-party AC adapter to provide buspower.
Notebooks andblackouts, Charles Moore, 'Book Value, 2008.12.23. When the powergoes out, a notebook computer with long-lasting batteries lets you keepworking for hours and hours.
4 GB RAM problem persists afterfirmware update, TriBook concept MacBook, DIY Mac netbook, andmore, The 'Book Review, 2008.12.19. Also using third-party monitorswith 'Late 2008' MacBooks, MacMagSaver protects MagSafe cord, $25802.11g USB adapter, bargain 'Books from $500 to $2,299, and more.
The 'better safe thansorry' guide to installing Mac OS X updates, Charles Moore,Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2008.12.16. Most users encounter no problemsusing Software Update, but some preflight work and using the Comboupdater means far less chance of trouble.
Leopard on an867 MHz G4 trounces Vista on a 2 GHz Core Duo notebook, SimonRoyal, Mac Spectrum, 2008.12.16. Apple makes sure that each version ofOS X runs well on the minimum supported hardware, while PCs well aboveminimum spec struggle under Microsoft's latest version of Windows.
Why youshould partition your Mac's hard drive, Dan Knight, Mac Musings,2008.12.11. "At the very least, it makes sense to have a secondpartition with a bootable version of the Mac OS, so if you haveproblems with your work partition, you can boot from the 'emergency'partition to run Disk Utility and other diagnostics."
Every workingcomputer is useful to someone, Allison Payne, The Budget Mac,2008.11.19. Whether it's a PowerBook 1400, G3 iMac, or Power Mac G4, itcould be all the computer someone needs.
Getting themost from your G3 Mac, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2008.10.03. MostG3 Macs can be upgraded so they can run Mac OS X 10.4 'Tiger' quitenicely. Here's how.
The best browsersfor older Macs running Tiger, Charles Moore, MiscellaneousRamblings, 2008.09.25. A dialup user's overview of browsers for Mac OSX 10.4 puts the emphasis on reliability, downloads, and speed.
9 browsersfor G3 and older G4 Macs compared, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum,2008.09.26. The latest versions of Opera, Safari, Shiira, iCab, Radon,Firefox, Demeter, Sunrise, and Camino that run on Mac OS X 10.4"Tiger".
There's still aplace for G3 Macs in the Age of Leopard, John Hatchett, RecycledComputing, 2008.09.09. Whether it's a sage iMac or a Pismo PowerBook,G3 Macs can be very productive with Mac OS X 10.4 'Tiger'.
Are G3 Macs stillviable work machines?, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 2008.09.08. Forbasic tasks - writing, email, and using the Web - a G3 Mac with Mac OSX 10.4 and sufficient memory provides plenty of power.
TruePower ACadapter for iBooks and PowerBooks is rugged, reliable, andaffordable, Charles Moore, 'Book Value, 2008.08.14. Apple's trackrecord with AC adapters is spotty, but the TruePower adapter is toughenough to survive being run over by a truck.
Tricking out yournotebook for superior desktop duty, Charles Moore, 'Book Value,2008.07.29. For desktop use, you don't need to be limited by thebuilt-in trackpad, keyboard, and display or a notebook's compromisedergonomics.
Bumps in theroad for G3 Macs, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 2008.07.28.MobileMe wouldn't sync with the Pismo, and Skype's software refused toinstall, but both problems were solved.
The compressed airkeyboard repair, Charles Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings,2008.07.24. If your keyboard isn't working as well as it once did,blasting under the keys with compressed air may be the cure.
Turn your oldMac into a web server with Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP, JasonPacker, Macs in the Enterprise, 2008.07.09. Step-by-step instructionsfor installing and configuring Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP on anolder Mac.
Macintoshreliability improving since the shift to Intel, Kev Kitchens,Kitchens Sync, 2008.07.07. For a while in the G3 and G4 era, Apple wasplagued with logic board failures and analog board problems, but theyseem to be a thing of the past.
Praise for Opera, low cost iBookmobo replacement, IrDA and IRtalk, WaMCom recommended, and more,Charles Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2008.06.18. Also the use of'compleat', booting from CD, new Toshiba 1.8" drives too thick for MBA,and PowerPC support and Snow Leopard.
Mac OS X 10.2'Jaguar' can unleash the power of G3 iBooks, Carl Nygren, ClassicMacs in the Intel Age, 2008.06.17. After pulling a bad stick of RAM,the Dual USB iBook didn't have enough memory for Tiger or Linux. Buteven with just 128 MB of RAM, Jaguar did the job.
Linux onPowerPC Macs: Debian runs nicely on a G3 iBook, Jason Packer, Macsin the Enterprise, 2008.06.06. Mac OS X 10.3 felt sluggish on a 700 MHzG3 iBook with 384 MB of RAM, but Debian runs very comfortably on thesame hardware.
Skip 867 MHz 12" PowerBook, iBooksleeps when touched, Netscape 7.0.2 keeps crashing, and more,Charles Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2008.06.11. Also getting a copyof the Mac OS for a Power Mac ONE, and whether it can run Linux.
WiMax likely, Apple not greenenough, next MacBook in Q3, Cool Feet for notebooks, and more, The'Book Review, 2008.05.23. Also LED backlighting in all MacBooks in2009, cooling down hot laptops, OLPC plans second generation laptop,universal Apple notebook battery charger, slim external third-partySuperDrive, bargain 'Books from $150 to $2,699, and more.
Prosumer Mac suggestions, bringback the 12" 'Book, Pismo displays, and more, Dan Knight, Low EndMac Mailbag, 2008.05.06. Readers offer more thoughts on a midrange Mac,the need for a new 12" 'Book, using F-keys as F-keys in OS X, and lidclosed video mode for Pismo.
Overpriced Macs, 4-core Mac Provalue, USB for G3 PowerBooks, and more, Dan Knight, Low End MacMailbag, 2008.04.24. Also reader feedback on running a keyboard throughthe dishwasher, tips for using external DVD drives, and 8 GB partitionissues with the Classic Mac OS on the beige G3.
OS X for PCs, Mac mini with HDTV,802.11n options, upgrading from Mac OS 9, and more, Dan Knight, LowEnd Mac Mailbag, 2008.04.22. Also reviving a dead PowerBook 5300,Lucida Grande, external FireWire SuperDrive advice, OS X and theDeskWriter, and royalties.
2.6 GHz MacBook Pro worth it?,iBook video fixed, Compact Flash vs. SSD, and more, Dan Knight, LowEnd Mac Mailbag, 2008.03.13. Also buying a used Power Mac G4, a PowerMac 7600 still in daily use, OCR software for modern Macs, and Leopardon a Blue and White G3.
Poweryour recycled laptop with a rebuilt battery, John Hatchett,Recycled Computing, 2008.02.20. Old notebook computers usually mean oldbatteries that may be dead or on their last legs. You can buy areplacement battery, or you can have your old battery rebuilt.
3 ways to better YouTube viewingon older Macs, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2008.02.06.Watching YouTube videos in your browser on G3 Macs can be painfullyslow, but there are several ways to improve your YouTube viewingexperience.
Better YouTube viewing on olderMacs, too many dead pixels, Safari problems in Panther, and more,Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2008.02.05. Also picking the rightused G4 iBook, Quartz Extreme support for PCI video, problems with MacOS 9.x on G4 Power Macs, open firmware problems with 667 MHz PowerBook,and more.
DRM in Mac OS X, Ubuntu and BSD asalternatives to OS X, the power of Eudora, and more, Charles Moore,Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2008.01.14. More thoughts on Apple's digitalrights patent and OS X, free non-DRM alternatives to OS X, Eudora anddialup, and adding AirPort to a white iBook.
iPods, notebooks, and othermodern electronics more readily replaced than repaired, Adam RobertGuha, Apple Archive, 2007.12.07. Whether it's an intermittent failureor a broken display cable, more often than not it's cheaper to replacea broken electronics device than repair it.
Is a used iBook still a sensiblelow-end option?, Charles Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings,2007.10.15. From 500 MHz G3s through 1.4 GHz G4s, used iBooks range inprice from under $200 to over $700. Are they a good choice, or doreliability issues say otherwise?
The future of G3 iBooks in theAge of Leopard, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2007.09.14. All of the G3iBooks can run Mac OS X, but which ones run it well? And which versionshould you use?
Tiger on a G3 iMac and Pismo,running OS 9 from a flash drive, 7200 rpm drive heat, and more, DanKnight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.09.13. Also iMac upgrade advice,iBook G3 video chip resoldering, and how to get your website indexed byGoogle.
Are the white iBooks still agood bet or should you steer clear of them?, Charles Moore,Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2007.08.20. The dual USB iBooks have theworst repair record in Mac history, yet some are exceptionallyreliable. Should you consider buying one or avoid them?
Aluminum keyboard complaints,scope of iceBook problems, 2007 iMac value, and more, DanKnight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.08.13. Also more on Newton'svirtual keyboard, additional info on USB with Beige G3s, andpreparing a hard drive before you sell your old Mac.
iBook 'Road Apple' debate, newiMac looks horrible, Apple's new keyboards, and more, DanKnight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.08.08. Also how one user rescueda SCSI drive his Mac could no longer mount, troubleshooting an LC575, and USB issues with the Beige G3.
New Mac speculation, G3 iBooksas Road Apples, hard drive warranties, and touch screen iMacs,Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.08.07. Thoughts on what Applemay introduce today, the pros and cons of G3 iBooks, a touch screeniMac, and the realities of OEM hard drives.
G3 iBooks 'Road Apples', drivewarranty may outlast Mac warranty, G4 in a G3 iMac, and more,Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2007.08.06. Also thoughts on a Macmini replacement for the workplace, a Mac docking system, running aLombard from Compact Flash, easy window capture, and thepossibility of using a touchscreen LCD with an iMac.
Even if Leopard leaves G3behind, Tiger users will still be able to run up-to-date apps,Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2007.06.18. While Apple may drop G3support in OS X 10.5, there will continue to be plenty of optionsfor 10.4 users who want to run up-to-date browsers, email clients,and instant messaging programs.
Operation FlashBook: RunningTiger from flash on a PowerBook G4, John Muir, Mac Daniel,2007.05.29. With the hard drive failing and Compact Flash pricesfalling, it was time to consider running the PowerBook G4 fromflash. Looking back at 6 months, was it worth it?
Silence is golden: Runningyour existing notebook using flash memory, Dan Knight, Low EndMac Reviews, 2007.05.23. With a new adapter from Addonics, you canreplace your laptop's IDE hard drive inexpensively and bootsilently from a Compact Flash card.
Why Apple must continue G3support in Mac OS X 10.5 'Leopard', Dan Knight, Mac Musings,2007.05.08. "We're worried about what happens if Apple unchecksthat box in Xcode to include the instructions necessary to runOS X on G3 processors at all."
Format any drive for older Macswith patched Apple tools, Tyler Sable, Classic Restorations,2007.04.25. Apple HD SC Setup and Drive Setup only work with Applebranded hard drives - until you apply the patches linked to thisarticle.
Deodorizing a stinky old iBookthat smells like sweat, Hardy Menagh, Empowered, 2006.10.19.Different ways to mask and otherwise attack the problem if your G3iBook suffers from Stinky Keyboard Syndrome.
A stinky old iBook that smellslike sweat, Hardy Menagh, Empowered, 2006.10.13. You just don'texpect an iBook to smell like strong perspiration, but this problemseems to afflict a number of G3 iBooks.
Better laptop performance:What's the best upgrade?, Andrew J Fishkin, The Mobile Mac,2006.10.09. Memory, CPU, bus speed, and hard drives all impactperformance and battery life. Which upgrades will give you the mostup time in the field?
Using FireWire Target Disk Mode toinstall OS X on Macs without DVD drives, Charles Moore,Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2006.09.14. Two methods for using FireWireTarget Disk mode to install OS X on a Mac that can't readDVDs.
Inside your notebook's battery:Ordinary AA Li-Ion cells, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2006.09.08.That expensive battery in your notebook computer probably holdsless than $30 worth of off-the-shelf AA Li-Ion batteries.
Merom and the MacBook, Apple'soriginal Duo laptop, Dell battery woes may impact Apple, iBook G3SuperDrive, and more, The 'Book Review, 2006.08.18. AlsoMacBook a back-to-school recommendation, MagSafe patent may blockthird-party power adapters, wrist rug and trackpad film for MacBookand Pro, bargain 'Books from $119 to $1,699, and more.
Is the G3 still a practicalchoice?, Matthew Jay, Macs to the Max, 2006.08.10. Although theG3 is several generations old, it has enough horsepower for most ofthe things we do on our computers.
Customizing Mac OS 9,Nathan Thompson, Embracing Obsolescence, 2006.08.01. Fiddling withthemes, picking a browser, and making the Classic Mac OS work justthe way you want it to.
7 tools for keeping your laptop(uh, notebook) cool, Charles Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings,2006.07.24. A quick look at the Podium CoolPad, ChillMat,ChillHubs, Laptop Desk, Xpad, iLap, and iBreeze - seven standsdesigned to keep you 'Books running cooler.
Installing OS X 10.4 'Tiger' onDVD-challenged Macs using FireWire Target Disk Mode, CharlesMoore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2006.07.10. Mac OS X ships on asingle install DVD, which Apple will exchange for CDs at $10. Butif you have access to a DVD-equipped Mac and a FireWire cable,you're good to go.
Power strategies for using your'Book in the field: Batteries and AC adapters, Andrew JFishkin, The Mobile Mac, 2006.06.05. One or two extra batteries andat least one spare AC adapter can be essential when you'retraveling and need to get hours and hours of use from your'Book.
Making the move from Jaguar (OSX 10.2) to Panther (10.3), Ted Hodges, Vintage Mac Living,2006.04.11. One advantage of Apple's "no upgrades" policy for OS X- someone can give you their old copy after upgrading withoutworrying about violating their license.
FastMac's $190 8x dual-layerSuperDrive for PowerBooks and dual USB iBooks, Charles Moore,Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2006.01.30. For US$190-250 you can replacethe CD-ROM, CD-RW, Combo, or slow old SuperDrive in mostPowerBooks, white iBooks, slot-loading iMacs, and Cubes with afaster, dual-layer drive.
Web browser tips for theclassic Mac OS, Nathan Thompson, Embracing Obsolescence,2006.01.03. Tips on getting the most out of WaMCom, Mozilla,Internet Explorer, iCab, Opera, and WannaBe using the classic MacOS.
The best browsers for PowerPCMacs and the classic Mac OS, Nathan Thompson, EmbracingObsolescence, 2005.12.16. Two browsers stand out from the pack: iCab 3 ismodern and remains under development, and WaMCom brings Mozilla toolder Macs.
Updated iBookLogic Board Repair Extension Program Frequently AskedQuestions, Apple.
The Updated iBook Logic Board Repair Extension Programcovers iBooks that have a particular component failure on the logicboard, resulting in the computer starting up but the built-in andattached external displays exhibiting one or more of the followingsymptoms:
- Scrambled or distorted video
- Appearance of unexpected lines on the screen
- Intermittent video image
- Video freeze
- Computer starts up to blank screen
iCook,swieskoswski.net, 2004.06.01. Utility allows user to control clockspeed of PowerPC 750fx processor used in some iBooks, althoughstability may suffer at higher speeds.
iBook (white)disk upgrade pages, Graham Cox, 2003.02.26. Step-by-stepinstructions for replacing the hard drive in an iceBook.
New 800 MHz iBook: How fastIs It?, Macs Only!, 2002.11.12. New 800 MHz iBook benchmarkedvs. 700 MHz iBook, 800 MHz PowerBook G4.
iBook Portector, The 'BookReview, 2002.01.04. "The Portector is a custom molded urethanestrip that fits snugly over the expansion ports of your Apple iBookprotecting it from dirt and dust."
Tote and Tilt Adds Handle toNew iBook or TiBook, The 'Book Review, 2001.10.19. $40 and $45handles make it easy to transport iceBook, TiBook.
SCSI and FireWire Disk Modes,Paulo Rodrigues, Tangerine Fusion, 2000.11.29. How to use SCSI DiskMode and FireWire Target Disk Mode for ultrafast filetransfers.
iBook memory pricing,ramseeker
Apple Specs Online for iBook(800 MHz 32 VRAM), iBook (900 MHz 32 VRAM), iBook (14.1 LCD 900 MHz32 VRAM)

Cautions

G3 Macs may not be supported in Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard", whichis scheduled to ship in October. Apple has not spoken on therecord, but the beta cannot be installed on any G3 Mac.
There is an incompatibility between the Kensington StartupADB extension and the Trackpad control on the iBook with Mac OS9.0.4. Symptom: trackpad responds during boot, but not later.Solution: disable Kensington Startup ADB extension. This may alsoapply to other USB portables and versions of the Mac OS.
PortableComputers: Models Which Do Not Have a BackupBattery notes the iBook has no backup battery to retain time andother settings when the main battery is removed. A small capacitorholds enough energy to maintain PRAM contents for 20 seconds, soswitch batteries quickly.

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