iBook - Trackpad issues

SBZRO · SBZRO #1 (**permalink**)

06-25-2006, 02:46 PM

I recently re-installed OS X v10.4 on my friend's G4 iBook. I got the boot disks from a friend who has a iMac (I think he has an iMac). Anyways, now the track pad is not recognized at all. He has to plug up a USB mouse to work it. Any suggestions on this one?

schweb · schweb #2 (**permalink**)

06-25-2006, 02:55 PM

Well considering you just illegaly pirated OSX to put on another machine, you may want to try the actual disks that came with the iBook. Most install CDs are machine specific.

SBZRO · SBZRO #3 (**permalink**)

06-25-2006, 03:02 PM

I thought it would be like Windows. My friend got the iBook from his Dad and just the iBook and cables. There were so many passwords on that thing he just wanted to reinstall it so I did. I thought all Apples used the same OS CDs.

schweb · schweb #4 (**permalink**)

06-25-2006, 03:12 PM

Nope, better ask the dad for the disks.

SBZRO · SBZRO #5 (**permalink**)

06-25-2006, 03:19 PM

Alright, thanks.

JDann24 · JDann24 #6 (**permalink**)

08-09-2006, 12:48 AM

same problem on my ibook. i bought my ibook as a refurb from fry's yesterday and the system disc's were cracked. i told the salesguy that i needed the discs so he gave 4 cd r's of tiger. so, my question is would any ibook restore disc work properly?

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Member Since: Oct 27, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 13,213 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro \| LED Cinema Display \| iPhone 4 \| iPad 2	06-25-2006, 02:55 PM Well considering you just illegaly pirated OSX to put on another machine, you may want to try the actual disks that came with the iBook. Most install CDs are machine specific. schweb \| community leader flickr » facebook » twitter » tumblr » google+ » about.me Mac-Forums: On Twitter \| On Facebook \| On Flickr
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Member Since: Oct 27, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 13,213 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro \| LED Cinema Display \| iPhone 4 \| iPad 2	06-25-2006, 03:12 PM Nope, better ask the dad for the disks. schweb \| community leader flickr » facebook » twitter » tumblr » google+ » about.me Mac-Forums: On Twitter \| On Facebook \| On Flickr
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SBZRO #1 (permalink)
Member Since: May 17, 2006 Posts: 21	06-25-2006, 02:46 PM I recently re-installed OS X v10.4 on my friend's G4 iBook. I got the boot disks from a friend who has a iMac (I think he has an iMac). Anyways, now the track pad is not recognized at all. He has to plug up a USB mouse to work it. Any suggestions on this one?
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SBZRO #5 (permalink)
Member Since: May 17, 2006 Posts: 21	06-25-2006, 03:19 PM Alright, thanks.
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JDann24 #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 18, 2005 Posts: 74	08-09-2006, 12:48 AM same problem on my ibook. i bought my ibook as a refurb from fry's yesterday and the system disc's were cracked. i told the salesguy that i needed the discs so he gave 4 cd r's of tiger. so, my question is would any ibook restore disc work properly?
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