How to transfer files from a Powerbook 540c to Power PC?

G4Powermacuser · G4Powermacuser #1 (**permalink**)

11-16-2008, 06:30 PM

I need some advice. I have a Powerbook 540c with some important files on it. What cables or special peripherals can I use to transfer these files onto my Power PC G4? As you probably know, The Powerbook 540c doesn't have a USB port. The disk drive is broken. The operating system is OS 7.5.
On the back there is an old Modem/printer port, Apple desktop Bus port, and SCSI port (HDI-30). I tried connecting an Asante Talk device between the two, but I can't get the PowerPC G4 to read the Powerbook 540c. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

Mac SK · Mac SK #2 (**permalink**)

11-18-2008, 12:53 AM

The files made in 7.5 may not be compatable to the OS your moving then to,So anyway the Network idea is the best. You have to use a hub between the two. Or take out the HD and use a usb hard drive adapter.
good luck.

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G4Powermacuser #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 30, 2008 Location: USA Posts: 7 Mac Specs: Power PC G4, 867 MHz, 640 MB of memory, Bus speed = 133 MHz, GeForce2 MX video card by NVIDIA	11-16-2008, 06:30 PM I need some advice. I have a Powerbook 540c with some important files on it. What cables or special peripherals can I use to transfer these files onto my Power PC G4? As you probably know, The Powerbook 540c doesn't have a USB port. The disk drive is broken. The operating system is OS 7.5. On the back there is an old Modem/printer port, Apple desktop Bus port, and SCSI port (HDI-30). I tried connecting an Asante Talk device between the two, but I can't get the PowerPC G4 to read the Powerbook 540c. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
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Mac SK #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 20, 2006 Posts: 1,483	11-18-2008, 12:53 AM The files made in 7.5 may not be compatable to the OS your moving then to,So anyway the Network idea is the best. You have to use a hub between the two. Or take out the HD and use a usb hard drive adapter. good luck.
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