----- Original Message ----- From: Fabian Fang <f...@mac.com>
On Oct 10, 2013, at 3:39 PM, glen wrote: > On Oct 9, 2013, at 3:49 PM, mkehoe wrote: > > > A local Goodwill has a used iBook G4 (no ac power cord/charger) for $40.00. > > I can power it up with my power cord, but don't know how to get past the > > older user's password page to see what operating system and software are > > on it. I can't tell which model it is from looking at the case. > > > > If you can find the serial number you can check out the original spec's at: > http://www.chipmunk.nl/klantenservice/applemodel.html Finding the serial number of some iBook G4 models is more easily said than done: <http://support.apple.com/kb/TA27282> The OP may not be allowed to open up that unit before purchase. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Granted, but if the serial number is in the battery panel bay (as was mine) the OP only needs a coin to open the latch on the battery panel, remove the battery and note the number. It only takes about 30 seconds. The permission of the seller would be needed. --glen -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "G-Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
