- 1. Clamshell LG TFT 800x600 - 1024x768 from iBook G4
- (Hardware hints)
- n6NEl3bBQ3g Here is a short video with a new 1024x768 screen. After a prolonged boot time the resolution switches from 800x600 to XGA, because of a firmware hack. You need a Clamshell iBook with a LG ...
- 2. OS9 Retail CD and Update must not be confused
- (Software hints)
- Many Clamshell Owners don't posess the original Software installation and restore CD (orange or grey) any more. If you plan to install OS9 (some say they best OS ever) keep an eye out for the orginal ...
- 3. New battery won't charge - PRAM capacitor problem
- (Hardware hints)
- ... the red power and reset buttons and is used to keep the date and time for a short while when the battery is changed. When it is not longer working it disturbs the charging process. The PRAM capacitor ...
- 4. LaCie Firewire speakers
- (Accessories)
- ... two speakers is a lttle bit short.. Compared to its small dimensions you will encouter a powerful sound. The installation is cumbersome: You have to open /utilities/ Audio Midi Setup and choose ...
- 5. iBook Clamshell overclocking
- (Hardware hints)
- ... which shortens their life. Therefore i do not recommend overclocking. For documentation purposes i will provide some links to sites with instructions. Graphics acceleration Some users try to ...
- 6. iBook Clamshell Defects: Part 4 - DC in Board
- (Hardware hints)
- ... this Link. But a short circuit fault may do harm to electronic components (as to be seen in the picture), if you have bad luck the whole logicboard might be damaged. In some cases you only have to replace ...
- 7. Harddrive upgrade
- (Hardware hints)
- The first iBook came with a 3 GB HD, which was a fair balance because MacOS needed only 500 MB space. The next revision in February 2000 had a 6 GB HD installed, the final second Edition sported a 10 ...
- 8. Andrew Gore, Macworld.com
- (iBook arguments)
- Although Apple's consumer portable may be one of the company's most hotly anticipated products ever, the iBook's reality falls short of its media-generated hype. It's not exactly a case of the emperor having ...
- 9. My Powerberry 466MHz Firewire Mod
- (Hardware hints)
- ... processor to 400Mhz (and the associated shorter lifespan ). Unfortunately, the faster 466Mhz Second Edition models were only available in Graphite and Key Lime. With a bit of tinkering it's no problem ...