PowerBook - OS X and Hardware test

zoobum · zoobum #1 (**permalink**)

07-19-2008, 11:43 PM

I have an aluminum powerbook g4 15" 1.5ghz. I was wanting to know where or how I could get a hold of an os x or hardware test disk for it. I looked on ebay but could not find. Any help would be great. Thanks

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #2 (**permalink**)

07-20-2008, 01:39 AM

Go to the following link and find AHT on the download list, second from bottom from memory, download and make a bootable CD and run. How to make CD is at top of page:-

http://www.info.apple.com/support/aht.html

zoobum · zoobum #3 (**permalink**)

07-20-2008, 11:48 PM

Thanks so much harryb

zoobum · zoobum #4 (**permalink**)

07-21-2008, 12:45 AM

i made the cd and ran it but it said that the hardware test was not compatible with the machine. I know I downloaded the right file....Any ideas?

louishen · louishen #5 (**permalink**)

07-21-2008, 04:48 AM

None of those files are for a Mac Mini

You will either have to dig out the original grey restore disk that came with your mac (this has the hardware test for your machine)

Or buy Tech Tool Pro, but that is a hefty $98

http://www.micromat.com/index.php?op...d=31&Itemid=48

zoobum · zoobum #6 (**permalink**)

07-21-2008, 12:55 PM

The problem is on my powerbook, and it doesn't read cd/dvd. Would the techtool pro boot while holding the c on start up?

any other suggestions?
thanks

zoobum · zoobum #7 (**permalink**)

07-21-2008, 01:43 PM

if i cant fix the problem do you think that a new hard drive will work?

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #8 (**permalink**)

07-21-2008, 06:10 PM

First boot the PowerBook up from the install DVD and run Repair Disk from Utilities. Has to be booted from the disk for this repair to work. Of course assumiong it is already running OS X installed from original or full retail install DVD?

zoobum · zoobum #9 (**permalink**)

07-21-2008, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harryb2448

First boot the PowerBook up from the install DVD and run Repair Disk from Utilities. Has to be booted from the disk for this repair to work. Of course assumiong it is already running OS X installed from original or full retail install DVD?

Ok I will try that...hope it works
thanks

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zoobum #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 18, 2008 Posts: 18 Mac Specs: Mac mini g4 1.5ghz, powerbook g4 1.5ghz aluminum, iphone 8gig, ipod 30 and 4 gig	07-19-2008, 11:43 PM I have an aluminum powerbook g4 15" 1.5ghz. I was wanting to know where or how I could get a hold of an os x or hardware test disk for it. I looked on ebay but could not find. Any help would be great. Thanks
	QUOTE Thanks

harryb2448 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,097 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	07-20-2008, 01:39 AM Go to the following link and find AHT on the download list, second from bottom from memory, download and make a bootable CD and run. How to make CD is at top of page:- http://www.info.apple.com/support/aht.html
	QUOTE Thanks

zoobum #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 18, 2008 Posts: 18 Mac Specs: Mac mini g4 1.5ghz, powerbook g4 1.5ghz aluminum, iphone 8gig, ipod 30 and 4 gig	07-21-2008, 12:45 AM i made the cd and ran it but it said that the hardware test was not compatible with the machine. I know I downloaded the right file....Any ideas?
	QUOTE Thanks

louishen #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 22, 2007 Location: London Posts: 8,657 Mac Specs: Mac Mini Core i7 2012 \| White 2009 MacBook 2 Ghz \| 733 Mhz G4 Quicksilver	07-21-2008, 04:48 AM None of those files are for a Mac Mini You will either have to dig out the original grey restore disk that came with your mac (this has the hardware test for your machine) Or buy Tech Tool Pro, but that is a hefty $98 http://www.micromat.com/index.php?op...d=31&Itemid=48
	QUOTE Thanks

zoobum #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 18, 2008 Posts: 18 Mac Specs: Mac mini g4 1.5ghz, powerbook g4 1.5ghz aluminum, iphone 8gig, ipod 30 and 4 gig	07-21-2008, 12:55 PM The problem is on my powerbook, and it doesn't read cd/dvd. Would the techtool pro boot while holding the c on start up? any other suggestions? thanks
	QUOTE Thanks

zoobum #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 18, 2008 Posts: 18 Mac Specs: Mac mini g4 1.5ghz, powerbook g4 1.5ghz aluminum, iphone 8gig, ipod 30 and 4 gig	07-21-2008, 01:43 PM if i cant fix the problem do you think that a new hard drive will work?
	QUOTE Thanks

harryb2448 #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,097 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	07-21-2008, 06:10 PM First boot the PowerBook up from the install DVD and run Repair Disk from Utilities. Has to be booted from the disk for this repair to work. Of course assumiong it is already running OS X installed from original or full retail install DVD?
	QUOTE Thanks

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