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Released in October 2003, the iBook G4 replaced the iBook G3 as Apple's portable consumer computer. The iBook G4 was sold in 12" and 14" models and updated for the last time in 2005.

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it chimes, logo, spinning wheel and then it shut off?

it chimes, logo, spinning wheel and then it shut off ?

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It may help us to know the exact model if you can give us that.

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Try booting it from a system disk, holding down the "C" key. Keep us updated so we can proceed troubleshooting.

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i have the same problem but i do not have the discs!!!! what will i do?? where can i get the disc...

O sx 10.8.5

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First start a new question. List which processor you have and how much RAM. There is no OSX 10.8.5, there is a 10.5.8, do you have a retail10.5 installation disk?

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Sounds like the problem I am currently rectifying. I have an iMac G5 1.8Ghz model and same thing boots to the logo and spinning spinning and shutdown. I managed to get it booted into disc warrior and started a repair and it locked up. So I decided to use Techtool Pro and successfully did the repair. I repaired 3 times back to back to ensure it was good. After the repair I lost the visual of my HD on boot and got the little man wondering what to boot to. So Now I have booted into my installation disc and and currently formatting and will proceed to reinstall. If all goes well it should get through. If not I will have to go buy a new hard drive and swap. If that fails, by by logic board. I suggest you keep in the back of your mind that if it is not bad sectors and repair doesn't work. Check out a new hard drive, keep in mind what type you need. If that fails then hit up a logic board. Google does wonders. I figure buying new hard drive and if necessary logic board it is still cheaper than an apple retailer fix. $300 to replace the HD. Ca you imagine on cost for both HD and LB??

I am not an Apple Guru. I play the wing it game, but I do some homework first. Much cheaper this way. I know I just cluttered everything into a long paragraph but I hope my info helps.

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