Mac Systems: Apple: PowerBook G4: Original/Gigabit

Direct links to relevant information for the PowerBook G4 (Original/Gigabit Series) are organized below for your convenience.

Links @ EveryMac.com

Apple PowerBook G4/400 Specs
Apple PowerBook G4/500 Specs
Apple PowerBook G4/550 Specs
Apple PowerBook G4/667 Specs
Apple PowerBook G4 Ports (free registration required)

Apple PowerBook G4 Q & A

Links @ Apple Knowledge Base

Please note that Apple refers to the PowerBook G4/400 and PowerBook G4/500 as the "original PowerBook G4", and the PowerBook G4/550 and PowerBook G4/667 as the "PowerBook G4 (Gigabit Ethernet)".

Instruction Manuals/User's Guides/Developer's Notes

Apple PowerBook G4 - Original Developer's Note (HTML)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Gigabit Developer's Note (HTML)

General Information (All Models)

Apple PowerBook G4 - Identification (No. 088248)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Int. Modem Specifications (No. 058595)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Serial Number Location (No. 088060)
Apple PowerBook G4 - AirPort ID Location (No. 106552)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Operating Temperature (No. 030612)
Apple PowerBook G4 - External Connectors (No. 086283)
Apple PowerBook G4 - 5400 RPM HD Identification (No. 086745)
Apple PowerBook G4 - ROM-in-RAM (No. 058342)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Trade-In Program (No. 086643)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Late-Breaking News (No. 088066)

General Usage Information (All Models)

Apple PowerBook G4 - Adjusting Vol/Display (No. 058326)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Using Fn Keyboard (No. 058327)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Using Forward Delete (No. 086780)
Apple PowerBook G4 - PC Card Manual Eject (No. 058323)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Ejecting a Disc (No. 088068)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Firewire Target Disk Mode (No. 058583)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Using w/ Closed Display (No. 088064)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Auto. Processor Performance (No. 086612)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Open Firmware Password Protection (No. 106482)

General Battery & Power Information (All Models)

Apple PowerBook G4 - Power Adapter Identification (No. 075448)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Power Supply Switching (No. 075099)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Battery Identification (No. 086797)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Maximizing Battery Life (No. 050666)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Battery Calibration (No. 086284)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Battery Storage Life (No. 010571)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Battery Part Numbers (No. 086181)

General Video & Display Information (All Models)

Apple PowerBook G4 - S-Video FAQ (No. 058392)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Video Card Identification (No. 073002)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Video Adapter Info (No. 088395)
Apple PowerBook G4 - LCD/Ext. Display (No. 058330)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Ext. Display Options (No. 025292)
Apple PowerBook G4 - VGA Compatibility (No. 086183)

General Repair & Upgrade Information (All Models)

Apple PowerBook G4 - Keyboard Locking Screw (No. 058592)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Keycap Replacement (No. 088106)
Apple PowerBook G4 - HD Installation Typo (No. 088067)

General Information (Original Model Specific)

Apple PowerBook G4 - Specifications (No. 088062)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Customer Installable Parts (No. 095131)
Apple PowerBook G4 - AirPort Compatibility (No. 106777)
Apple PowerBook G4 - AirPort Installation (No. 088058)
Apple PowerBook G4 - MacOS 9 Compatibility (No. 025114)
Apple PowerBook G4 - MacOS X Firmware Update (No. 086117)

General Information (Gigabit Specific)

Apple PowerBook G4 - Specifications (Gigabit) (No. 088212)
Apple PowerBook G4 - CIP Instructions (Gigabit) (No. 026246)
Apple PowerBook G4 - AirPort Replacement (Gigabit) (No. 111924)
Apple PowerBook G4 - MacOS 9 Compatibility (No. 025114)
Apple PowerBook G4 - MacOS X Firmware Update (No. 086117)

General Troubleshooting

Apple PowerBook G4 - Startup Troubleshooting (No. 106464)
Apple PowerBook G4 - General Troubleshooting (No. 050959)
Apple PowerBook G4 - AC Adapter Troubleshooting (No. 058384)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Printing Troubleshooting (No. 106714)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Slot-Load Troubleshooting (No. 088275)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Trackpad Troubleshooting (No. 017228)
Apple PowerBook G4 - USB Troubleshooting (No. 061237)
Apple PowerBook G4 - FireWire Troubleshooting (No. 088338)
Apple PowerBook G4 - PMU Reset Instructions (No. 014449)

Troubleshooting Specific Symptoms (All Models)

Apple PowerBook G4 - Pointer Won't Move (No. 050957)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Inserting a Disc (No. 088288)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Audio Line In Port (No. 086771)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Vertical Marks on Display (No. 024961)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Firewire HD Doesn't Appear (No. 088224)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Shuts Down Unexpectedly (No. 088095)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Serial Device/S-Video Port (No. 025018)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Battery Charged Incompletely (No. 088344)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Battery Fails to Charge (No. 088077)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Changing Battery/Sleep (No. 106216)
Apple PowerBook G4 - AirPort Reception Optimization (No. 088258)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Connecting Older Peripherals (No. 058587)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Fax Software Information (No. 088113)

Troubleshooting Specific Symptoms (Original/Gigabit)

Apple PowerBook G4 - Clipped White Levels/S-Video (No. 088393)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Batt. LEDs Flicker (Gigabit) (No. 088232)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Battery Latch (Gigabit) (No. 088211)
Apple PowerBook G4 - Volume Unresponsive (Gigabit) (No. 088236)

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