crajasingh

I bought an iBook G4 back in 2004 and have had really no problems with it. However, about a month ago, it started acting up. Upon being moved or bumped, the screen would turn completely black. If there was sound playing, the same second of it would keep repeating over and over again. The computer sounded like it wasn't simply shut down but like it was still running. The only solution was to hold down the power button until it shut down and then restart it. For the most part, I can run my laptop without problem provided it is just sitting on my desk or not moved unnecessarily.
I have had the hard drive replaced in that time both out of necessity and to see if that would fix it but the problem persists.
Does anyone know why this is happening and if there is anything I can do to fix it? I have spoken on the phone with apple and they have been useless.

laaronblase

The iBook G4/800 12-Inch, features an 800 MHz PowerPC 7457 (G4) processor with a 256k "on chip" level 2 cache, 256 MB of RAM, a 30.0 GB Ultra ATA/100 hard drive, a slot-loading DVD-ROM/CD-RW "Combo" drive, 4X AGP ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 graphics with 32 MB of DDR SDRAM, and optional AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 1.1 packed into a compact opaque white case with a 12.1" TFT XGA active matrix display (1024x768 native resolution).

The iBook G4 models look similar to the previously released iBook "G3" models, but internally, the computers are very different. The iBook G4 systems use the faster PowerPC "G4" processor -- as one would expect given the name -- but also have a faster motherboard design with a faster system bus, support for faster RAM, faster hard drive support, and faster graphics capabilities. The iBook G4 models also have USB 2.0 ports and support for AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 1.1 (although neither AirPort Extreme or Bluetooth were pre-installed).

Unlike previous iBook models, no iBook G4 systems are capable of booting MacOS 9. These systems are capable of running MacOS 9 applications in the "Classic Environment" within MacOS X.

dominicfilip

Apple recently longed the fastest, most affordable iBook G4 ever for consumers and education customers, featuring built-in AirPort Extreme 54 Mbps 802.11g wireless networking across the line and prices starting at just $999. The iBook line includes PowerPC G4 processors running up to 1.33 GHz and an available slot-load SuperDrive™ for burning DVDs, as well as Apple’s breakthrough iLife ‘04 suite for managing digital music and photos, making movies and music and creating professional-quality DVDs.
“Designed for the digital life on the go, the iBook G4 has been incredibly popular with consumers and students,” said David Moody, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Mac Product Marketing. “With prices starting at just $999, including AirPort Extreme wireless networking built-in and faster PowerPC G4 processors, the new iBooks are a great deal for every student, home user and small business owner.”

Encased in a sleek, durable polycarbonate plastic enclosure, the new 12- and 14-inch iBooks offer improved performance with either a 1.2 GHz or 1.33 GHz PowerPC G4 processor. Providing up to six hours of battery life for all-day use on the road or in the classroom,* the iBook lineup offers AirPort Extreme 54 Mbps 802.11g wireless networking in every model and an optional internal Bluetooth module for wirelessly connecting peripherals such as the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Wireless Mouse.** All iBook G4 models also offer a full complement of I/O ports including FireWire® 400, USB 2.0, a built-in 56K v.92 modem and Ethernet (10/100BASE-T) for connectivity to a wide range of peripherals such as speakers, MIDI keyboards and iPod.

Providing world class graphics capabilities, each iBook G4 offers ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 graphics with 32MB of dedicated DDR memory and AGP 4X support for gaming and watching DVDs, as well as VGA video out for easy mirroring to projection systems and external displays. The new iBook G4 also includes either a slot-load SuperDrive, for burning both DVDs and CDs, or a slot-load combo drive capable of burning and playing CDs and watching DVDs.

Every new iBook G4 also includes iLife ‘04, Apple’s award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications including iTunes® for managing digital music, iPhoto for organizing and sharing digital photos, iMovie for digital movie making, iDVD for creating and burning Hollywood-style DVDs and GarageBand™, the revolutionary music application that turns a Mac into a professional-quality musical instrument and recording studio. iBook G4 also comes with a collection of productivity and entertainment titles including AppleWorks, Mac OS, X Mail, Quicken 2005 for Mac, WorldBook Encyclopedia 2004 Edition, Marble Blast Gold and Nanosaur 2.

The iBook G4 comes with Apple’s latest operating system pre-installed. Mac OS X version 10.3 “Panther” delivers more than 150 breakthrough features including iChat AV, an easy to use personal video conferencing solution; FileVault, which uses the latest security standards and 128-bit encryption technology to ensure that data in the home directory is kept secure; Exposé™, a revolutionary new way to instantly access any open window; Instant On, which wakes the iBook from sleep in just one second; Apple Setup Assistant, a migration tool that allows Mac users to quickly and easily transfer files, applications, and preferences from one Macintosh to another; and Automatic Networking, which automatically switches the network connections between Ethernet, 802.11 and modem. With enhanced Windows compatibility, files, printers and network services can easily be shared with Windows users.

josaphlewis

Apple added a PowerPC G4 chip to the iBook line. The memory in the iBook G4 is covered by a removable Airport card and accessible by removing the RAM shield with a Phillips 00 screwdriver. The Apple iBook G4 is a rugged laptop, well suited for students and home users who want a small, affordable Mac laptop.

rianpatrick

Apple has recently added a PowerPC G4 chip to the iBook line. The memory is covered by a removable Airport card. You can access it by removing the RAM shield.

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