When I installed my HD in my G4 400 PB, I also
reopened the case when it wasn't recognized.
Then I found a disk utility on the 10.3.8 install DVD
which formatted(?) the HD.
Then it was recognized and I was able to reinstall the
OS and my other files without a hitch.
HTH
robert
--- Jeff [EMAIL
Tried that ...
the HD doesn't even show on the ATA bus ...
so I can't use the disk utility to re-initialize the HD (which was
originally done using the disk utility from the Mini) because I can't
select anything, there is nothing showing !
Last resort tonight, I will try to install 10.3 by
Hello there !
Been a long time out, was here a few years ago, then changed to a
desktop, now back with a PB G4/400 that's been running great so far
until I bought a new Mac mini ! Guess it became jealous ! Great
little thing that Mini BTW !
Anyway, I bought the cheap Mac Mini, because I
