iBook Clamshell (Blueberry)
Mostly fine, but either the hard drive, logic board, or both are failing (boots inconsistently with weird behavior). Pending troubleshooting once I have the motivation to.
Specifications
| Release Year | 1999 |
|---|---|
| CPU | PowerPC G3 @300MHz |
| RAM | 256MB (on-board RAM not recognized) |
| Primary Storage | 40GB Toshiba HDD |
| Display | 12.1" TFT LCD @800x600 |
| Graphics | ATI Rage Mobility VRAM: 4MB |
| OS | Mac OS 9.2.2 + OS X 10.4.11 |
| Battery | None installed. |
| CMOS Battery | None |
| Power Supply | OEM |
| Capacitors | Original |
| Issues | Some dufus (not me) ripped the PRAM capacitor off, dim backlight, inconsistent booting issues |
| Where I got it | eBay |
| When I got it | 2018 |
| Price Paid | ~$140 as part of a lot which also included my Tangerine |
Maintenance Performed Since Acquisition (in chronological order)
- Too much to list. This unit was essentially assembled out of parts.
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TBA
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