I can only assume that the drive doesn't have the Mac OS 9 drivers installed (usually an option when installing OS X on a drive or preparing it through DU). Have you tried zapping…

the cd/dvd drive works fine. when i boot from 9.0.4, it doesn't boot and just starts X

Does your DVD/CD Drive work in OS X? That may have bit the bucket, or your install media.

What is that supposed to mean? Are there others making a 10.2.8 compatible browser with up to date features? (Oh Mr. Porter is the best Will Hay film EVAH!)

When you try to boot from the 9.0.4 CD, do you get the blinky, or an error message saying the disk is not compatible? I suspect that series needs a slightly higher version.

OK, my iMac had been running OS X for quite a while, but when I went to start up in OS 9 i just get a blinky ? floppy disk and a cursur. it used to like OS 9 but now it won't even …

It makes me wonder why, if Opera can turn out an up to date browser that does not require Tiger, why can't anyone else? Click to expand... Because they do.... Code: MAC…

I can second what Gil and LCGuy have written. The plastic HDD sled used by Apple for IDE (as they were, so long ago) was/is different in detail from that for SCSI HDDs. It has a …

So after my G4 lost it's ethernet port after a recent lightening storm, I was left with my 5 year old Windows laptop for internet use, but it bit the dust after overheating so I am…

What I do is use a flathead screwdriver on the tab, and use it to get some leverage. Even then, it takes a LOT of force, and you can end up breaking the tab. :-/

Well, I got the new RAM, but the upgrade will be on hold for a bit. I can't find the original stick >.< Damn Apple and their stupid Interleaving thing! Yes, I know …

I've had the HDD out of my 5260 (which uses the same shell) a couple of times..I can back up what Gil said...you have to REALLY haul on the HDD to get it out...be gentle, don't bre…

But you have no legitimate need for over 4GB...

Nope, just push up on the tab and pull out. It's possible that the hard drive was never touched, and after 10 years, it might take some force to get it out. Click to expand... …

Nope, just push up on the tab and pull out. It's possible that the hard drive was never touched, and after 10 years, it might take some force to get it out.

nope, none are mentioned in the Service Source guide at this stage.

are there any screws?

I'm sure this sounds silly, but how do you slide the hard drive out of the Power Macintosh 5500 chassis? I unlocked the visible release tab but it seems like the other side is stuc…

Found that out a bit ago, but then again, I should have known that. HOWEVER! I didn't know how the RAM Slots worked. After trying endlessly with different DDR 400 RAM Cards, I not…

if it had foil on it, it could be rf shielding, could be electrical insulation, or could be some form of sound damper

That looks like shielding of some sort.

this isn't mine, but I managed to find a picture of what I mean. { "lightbox_close": "Close", "lightbox_next": "Next", "lightbox_previous": "Previous", "lightb…

Most probably shielding, or a warranty sticker. Pics?

Make SURE you install the modules as a MATCHED PAIR. I didn't, and got burned. Evidently the G5 is very finicky about it's memory.

I'm looking at going this route too... I'm actually planning on getting a pair of Dual G5s so I can have a full data and hardware backup. Even with a decent (non-Apple) monitor and…