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Mac G4 finder and question mark and won't read hard drive
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<blockquote data-quote="Stretch" data-source="post: 1433530" data-attributes="member: 25432"><p>I wouldn't jump on a faulty logic board yet. I'm guessing it came with no restore DVDs. Is the Linux distro you downloaded for PPC architecture? Most are for Intel CPUs so they won't work on the iMac G4.</p><p></p><p>Without knowing exactly what model it is, I'd recommend trying to find a 10.3 or 10.4 retail install DVD, but this won't be a cheap purchase as they are no longer produced. Ebay and Craigslist will be your best bet for them.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Stretch, post: 1433530, member: 25432"] I wouldn't jump on a faulty logic board yet. I'm guessing it came with no restore DVDs. Is the Linux distro you downloaded for PPC architecture? Most are for Intel CPUs so they won't work on the iMac G4. Without knowing exactly what model it is, I'd recommend trying to find a 10.3 or 10.4 retail install DVD, but this won't be a cheap purchase as they are no longer produced. Ebay and Craigslist will be your best bet for them. [/QUOTE]
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