Re: opening a G3 iMac
On Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 9:15 PM, Stro wrote: > > > > On Mar 1, 12:13 pm, Cyrus wrote: >> Yes the G3 iMacs used IDE HDs. I don't think they started using SATA >> until the G5's or Intel iMacs, so you should be OK. (All IDE HD's are >> interchangeable, for the most part) >> Also it should be easy to upgrade to a DVD drive, my younger brother >> has an older one that we upgraded to have a DVD drive, so he could >> watch movies. It works great. (I'm pretty sure we got it on eBay? >> Possibly a pull from a newer G3 iMac that had a DVD drive) It's pretty >> easy to take them apart, at least to get to the hard drive and CD >> drive, but I would suggest looking over a complete take apart guide >> before starting in: >> Here is a dissasembly guide, the pictures and instructions are about >> 10 pages into it. Hope that helps! (sorry if it is a little >> confusing... you can just google imac G3 take apart and see what you >> can find-if it's not helpful to you.) >> > > Greetings again, > I used the guide to open the guide. I got the screws removed, but I > couldn't get the bottom to come off the front of the iMac. Is there a > trick to it? > > Thanks, > Lee the front does not come off you pull the chassis out the back --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to Low End Mac's iMac List, a group for those using G3, G4, G5, and Intel Core iMacs as well as Apple eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to imaclist-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: opening a G3 iMac
On Mar 1, 12:13 pm, Cyrus wrote: > Yes the G3 iMacs used IDE HDs. I don't think they started using SATA > until the G5's or Intel iMacs, so you should be OK. (All IDE HD's are > interchangeable, for the most part) > Also it should be easy to upgrade to a DVD drive, my younger brother > has an older one that we upgraded to have a DVD drive, so he could > watch movies. It works great. (I'm pretty sure we got it on eBay? > Possibly a pull from a newer G3 iMac that had a DVD drive) It's pretty > easy to take them apart, at least to get to the hard drive and CD > drive, but I would suggest looking over a complete take apart guide > before starting in: > Here is a dissasembly guide, the pictures and instructions are about > 10 pages into it. Hope that helps! (sorry if it is a little > confusing... you can just google imac G3 take apart and see what you > can find-if it's not helpful to you.) > Greetings again, I used the guide to open the guide. I got the screws removed, but I couldn't get the bottom to come off the front of the iMac. Is there a trick to it? Thanks, Lee --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to Low End Mac's iMac List, a group for those using G3, G4, G5, and Intel Core iMacs as well as Apple eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to imaclist-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: Time to upgrade; need guidance
Heya Owen... On Mar 11, 2009, at 10:04 AM, owen wrote: > > Hi all, > *SNIP* > So what does everyone think? Should I pick up a second G4, upgrade to > G5, Or make the jump to Intel? Don't know what your financial situation might be, so... I'd been running an upgraded Sawtooth G4 (1.6 GHZ Processor) for a couple of years and it was a decent machine. In January, I got a big check for a lot of overtime and thought I'd spring for a new Intel iMac... 'twas my birthday, after all!!! ;-) Anyway, my Sawtooth was no slouch, but the iMac is... wicked f'ing fast. (20", 2.4 GHZ Core 2 Duo, 4GB ram) Of course, my input has no real weight... just a humble voice across the ether whispering "Intel"! Amanda --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to Low End Mac's iMac List, a group for those using G3, G4, G5, and Intel Core iMacs as well as Apple eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to imaclist-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: G5 with ambient light sensor - any problems?
I agree to get an intel iMac. Check this one out! http://store.apple.com/us/product/FA876LL/A?mco=MjE0NDk5Mw Good luck! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to Low End Mac's iMac List, a group for those using G3, G4, G5, and Intel Core iMacs as well as Apple eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to imaclist-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: G5 with ambient light sensor - any problems?
On Mar 11, 2009, at 12:08 PM, Judith Rosenbaum wrote: > > I have an opportunity to purchase a one-owner 20" G5 with Ambient > Light Sensor (M9845LL/A May 2005) for a pretty reasonable price. I'm > hesitating because I believe I recall a review that mentioned a > problem with this version: runs hot? noisy? third generation a > better machine?. I've searched but can't find the info I'm looking > for and wondered if anyone has any advice. > > I'm using a G3 that is developing problems and would like to upgrade > a bit. I use my computer for the basics: e-mail, research, photos, > finances. I don't game, create videos or music. > > Your opinion/suggestions would be very much appreciated. I had a brand-new iMac G5 20" with ALS that I bought in May 2005. After 5 LCDs and 2 logic boards, AppleCare replaced it. The aluminum Intel iMac that replaced it has 11 temperature sensors instead of the G5's 3, and has been rock solid and trouble-free for 18 months. Apple replaced a lot of G5 iMac logic boards and power supplies because of dodgy and prone-to-fail capacitors. In just the last 2 months, I've worked on two iMac G5s for friends. The first had 5 popped capacitors and 2 were leaking electrolyte. I advised her to get something newer 'cause hers was on the way to logic board failure. The second unit was a first-generation G5 iMac which was bought as an Apple refurb. It already had a logic board replacement, yet it too suffered from bad capacitors: 5 on the logic board; 6 on the power supply board. The second one wouldn't even start. iMac G5s couldn't handle heat very well, and were/are plagued with failing capacitors. I wouldn't advise anyone to buy a used one. Go for an Intel iMac. Jim --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to Low End Mac's iMac List, a group for those using G3, G4, G5, and Intel Core iMacs as well as Apple eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to imaclist-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: System error - Ram drive to big
Frederic Logghe wrote: > Hello > > When booting my iMac G3 33mhz i receive the message 'system error, > ram-drive to big, ram-drive closed.' (is in Dutch) There is no error > code, and the computer freezes. Only a button restart appears. Starting > with the extensions disabled doesn't help neither. Booting from CD gives > the same problem. It is not my computer, but as far as I know they did > not open the iMac. Try zapping the PRAM, I think the RAM drive size is stored in there. -- Clark Martin Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting "I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway" --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to Low End Mac's iMac List, a group for those using G3, G4, G5, and Intel Core iMacs as well as Apple eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to imaclist-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: Time to upgrade; need guidance
I would suggest one of the old-style white intel Core 2 Duo iMacs. You can get them for about the same price as a new Mac Mini on eBay, and with 3Gb of RAM they are still very decent computers. (Plus I really dislike Apple's new "mirror" phase, where they think you would rather stare at bright lights behind you then the actual display. But if you don't care, you could get the first-generation of those for probably just a little more) -Cyrus On Mar 11, 2009, at 11:23 AM, Po-en Tsai wrote: > > intel :p apple just released a new line of mac's. > > On 3/12/09, owen wrote: >> >> Hi all, >> >> I haven't paid much attention to new releases since '04, so I'm >> looking for advice on where the "sweet spot" is in flat panel >> iMacs. I >> could go with new, but I've had good luck with refurbs and with used >> machines, and the budget it tight so cheaper would be very welcome. >> >> For background - my wife's Tangerine conked out in '04, so I got >> her a >> refurb G4 (1.25ghz 20") just as the G5s were being announced (I liked >> the price, and the fact that it could still boot OS 9). I fixed the >> tray-load 266 and used it to replace my 7200/90 until I found a >> Flower >> Power on eBay. Wifey fell in love at first sight with the 500mhz >> slot- >> loader, and gave me her G4. I wish I could say I planned it that way >> but really I am just lucky. >> >> So now it's '09, and I can deal with the lack of DVD support, but the >> 15" screen and 500mhz CPU just aren't cutting it anymore (even with >> 1gb RAM installed). Also we've been running 10.3 and it feels like >> time to upgrade that too (TurboTax online doesn't seem to be working >> right, I want an upgraded iPhoto, and everytime I boot iTunes it >> gives >> me an irritating upgrade message that's not even compatible with >> 10.3) >> - and I'd prefer not to have to support multiple operating systems at >> home. >> >> I was hoping Dan would have posted a "Guide to flat panel >> iMacs" (hint), but between the individual profiles and the "value >> equation" articles it's easy enough to pick up the specs. That >> doesn't >> tell me a lot about the relative merits and demerits though. >> >> We're also looking at laptops, but my Duo 250 and her eMate really >> never got used as much as our iMacs. >> >> So what does everyone think? Should I pick up a second G4, upgrade to >> G5, Or make the jump to Intel? >> >> Thanks! >> Owen >> >>> >> > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to Low End Mac's iMac List, a group for those using G3, G4, G5, and Intel Core iMacs as well as Apple eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to imaclist-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
System error - Ram drive to big
Hello When booting my iMac G3 33mhz i receive the message 'system error, ram-drive to big, ram-drive closed.' (is in Dutch) There is no error code, and the computer freezes. Only a button restart appears. Starting with the extensions disabled doesn't help neither. Booting from CD gives the same problem. It is not my computer, but as far as I know they did not open the iMac. Any help is welcome. Kind regards Frederic --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to Low End Mac's iMac List, a group for those using G3, G4, G5, and Intel Core iMacs as well as Apple eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to imaclist-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
G5 with ambient light sensor - any problems?
I have an opportunity to purchase a one-owner 20" G5 with Ambient Light Sensor (M9845LL/A May 2005) for a pretty reasonable price. I'm hesitating because I believe I recall a review that mentioned a problem with this version: runs hot? noisy? third generation a better machine?. I've searched but can't find the info I'm looking for and wondered if anyone has any advice. I'm using a G3 that is developing problems and would like to upgrade a bit. I use my computer for the basics: e-mail, research, photos, finances. I don't game, create videos or music. Your opinion/suggestions would be very much appreciated. Thanks, Judith Rosenbaum --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to Low End Mac's iMac List, a group for those using G3, G4, G5, and Intel Core iMacs as well as Apple eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to imaclist-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: Time to upgrade; need guidance
intel :p apple just released a new line of mac's. On 3/12/09, owen wrote: > > Hi all, > > I haven't paid much attention to new releases since '04, so I'm > looking for advice on where the "sweet spot" is in flat panel iMacs. I > could go with new, but I've had good luck with refurbs and with used > machines, and the budget it tight so cheaper would be very welcome. > > For background - my wife's Tangerine conked out in '04, so I got her a > refurb G4 (1.25ghz 20") just as the G5s were being announced (I liked > the price, and the fact that it could still boot OS 9). I fixed the > tray-load 266 and used it to replace my 7200/90 until I found a Flower > Power on eBay. Wifey fell in love at first sight with the 500mhz slot- > loader, and gave me her G4. I wish I could say I planned it that way > but really I am just lucky. > > So now it's '09, and I can deal with the lack of DVD support, but the > 15" screen and 500mhz CPU just aren't cutting it anymore (even with > 1gb RAM installed). Also we've been running 10.3 and it feels like > time to upgrade that too (TurboTax online doesn't seem to be working > right, I want an upgraded iPhoto, and everytime I boot iTunes it gives > me an irritating upgrade message that's not even compatible with 10.3) > - and I'd prefer not to have to support multiple operating systems at > home. > > I was hoping Dan would have posted a "Guide to flat panel > iMacs" (hint), but between the individual profiles and the "value > equation" articles it's easy enough to pick up the specs. That doesn't > tell me a lot about the relative merits and demerits though. > > We're also looking at laptops, but my Duo 250 and her eMate really > never got used as much as our iMacs. > > So what does everyone think? Should I pick up a second G4, upgrade to > G5, Or make the jump to Intel? > > Thanks! > Owen > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to Low End Mac's iMac List, a group for those using G3, G4, G5, and Intel Core iMacs as well as Apple eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to imaclist-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Time to upgrade; need guidance
Hi all, I haven't paid much attention to new releases since '04, so I'm looking for advice on where the "sweet spot" is in flat panel iMacs. I could go with new, but I've had good luck with refurbs and with used machines, and the budget it tight so cheaper would be very welcome. For background - my wife's Tangerine conked out in '04, so I got her a refurb G4 (1.25ghz 20") just as the G5s were being announced (I liked the price, and the fact that it could still boot OS 9). I fixed the tray-load 266 and used it to replace my 7200/90 until I found a Flower Power on eBay. Wifey fell in love at first sight with the 500mhz slot- loader, and gave me her G4. I wish I could say I planned it that way but really I am just lucky. So now it's '09, and I can deal with the lack of DVD support, but the 15" screen and 500mhz CPU just aren't cutting it anymore (even with 1gb RAM installed). Also we've been running 10.3 and it feels like time to upgrade that too (TurboTax online doesn't seem to be working right, I want an upgraded iPhoto, and everytime I boot iTunes it gives me an irritating upgrade message that's not even compatible with 10.3) - and I'd prefer not to have to support multiple operating systems at home. I was hoping Dan would have posted a "Guide to flat panel iMacs" (hint), but between the individual profiles and the "value equation" articles it's easy enough to pick up the specs. That doesn't tell me a lot about the relative merits and demerits though. We're also looking at laptops, but my Duo 250 and her eMate really never got used as much as our iMacs. So what does everyone think? Should I pick up a second G4, upgrade to G5, Or make the jump to Intel? Thanks! Owen --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to Low End Mac's iMac List, a group for those using G3, G4, G5, and Intel Core iMacs as well as Apple eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to imaclist-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: am i moderated?
On Mar 10, 7:43 pm, Al Poulin wrote: > Now, I'll see if I get a download of this message. > I got an instant download of the message as I hoped. It also showed up instantly in my Gmail Sent and All Mail boxes, and not in the Inbox. But it did NOT show up in the list's e-mail digest which came out over eight hours later at March 11, 2009 4:15:24 AM EDT. And just a few minutes ago, it finally showed up online in this list, over 14 hours after posting via my gmail.com e-mail account from Apple Mail. Al Poulin --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to Low End Mac's iMac List, a group for those using G3, G4, G5, and Intel Core iMacs as well as Apple eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to imaclist-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: am i moderated?
On Mar 10, 2009, at 4:18 AM, imaclist group wrote: > > == 4 of 8 == > Date: Mon, Mar 9 2009 12:44 pm > From: John Musbach > > > On Mon, Mar 9, 2009 at 2:06 PM, ./aal wrote: >> Al , none of those options determine if my posts are echoed back to >> me. >> >> Thanks tho > > I think you may find this to be relevant to your issue: > http://mail.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=6588&topic=13272 Hello again: I guess I do not fully understand the issue. I may be getting what you call an echo. In another lowendmac, google groups e-list for G4 Books, http://groups.google.com/group/g4books/t/02493a33c085bca2?hl=en I am in digest mode. I joined the thread from my Apple Mail client using my gmail.com account. I received a download of my message to the list. Is that the echo you want? True, that e-mail does not appear in the online Inbox. But it does appear in the online Gmail Sent and All Mail boxes. However in looking at a message that I sent on March 8 to the g3-5 list, I did not receive a download. Therefore no echo? Both lists are in digest mode, and I handled my inputs the same way in each case. Now, I'll see if I get a download of this message. Al Poulin --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to Low End Mac's iMac List, a group for those using G3, G4, G5, and Intel Core iMacs as well as Apple eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to imaclist-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
