- 1. Beep Codes at startup
- (Hardware hints)
- ... 3 Three beeps: The built-in RAM / The extra RAM module have errors. 4 Four beeps: Checksum error in the boot-ROM. If after the start a dialog box appears with the message: "Built-in memory test ...
- 2. 256 or 512MB RAM Expansion?
- (Hardware hints)
- ... 512MB Modules will work with the iBook. You should check the following things before the installation of a new RAM module: 1. Firmware upgrade installed? Firmwareupgrade 4.17f is necessary for 256MB ...
- 3. Softwaretipps for OS9
- (Software hints)
- Upgrading the clamshell is expensive and requires manual skills. Those who bravely decide to keep the MacOS 9 operating system on their iBook should check out OSnine.net (archived website). The dinosaurs ...
- 4. My Powerberry 466MHz Firewire Mod
- (Hardware hints)
- ... cable was checked again and again. Since the firewire connection is sunk a little in the case, there is an ugly hole that needs to be covered up. The first solution that came to my mind ...
- 5. Buy Clamshell from overseas
- (Hardware hints)
- Since the prices for the clamshell iBooks, especially for the 300MHZ models in Tangerine and Blueberry, are much lower in the US, it is worth checking out the eBay listings there, provided you can pay ...
- 6. Clamshell Purchase Advisor
- (Hardware hints)
- ... worth taking a close look at used offers and checking your own claims to the iBook, since upgrades, repairs and spare parts are not cheap. iBook colors from left to right: Top row: Tangerine, Blueberry ...