Most Frequently Asked PowerBook G3 Q&As:

How do you upgrade the RAM in the PowerBook G3 models? How much RAM of what type do these systems support?

How many different lines of PowerBook G3 models are there? What are the major differences between each PowerBook G3 line compared to one another?

What type of expansion bays are provided by the PowerBook G3? Are all PowerBook G3 expansion bays compatible with one another? What types of capabilities do the PowerBook G3 expansion bays support?

Is the CPU on the PowerBook G3 upgradable? How is it mounted? Are third-party processor upgrade cards available?

How do you replace or upgrade the hard drive in the PowerBook G3 models? Do these models support "big drives"?

What versions of the MacOS do the PowerBook G3 models support? Can they all boot MacOS 9? What is the maximum supported version of MacOS X?

What are the capabilities of the optical drive provided by the PowerBook G3 models? Is it possible to upgrade a PowerBook G3 to a SuperDrive or Blu-ray?

Which PowerBook G3 models support ADB and SCSI? Which PowerBook G3 models support USB and Firewire?

What is AirPort? Which PowerBook G3 models support AirPort? Can AirPort be added to PowerBook G3 models without internal support?

What is the battery life of the PowerBook G3 models using single and dual batteries?

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