I can't find my original installation disks.

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iBook G4

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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lucky17samurai @lucky17samurai

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Posted: Jun 30, 2012

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I can't find my original installation disks.

I own an old G4 ibook which I bought directly from Apple years ago. It's original hard drive finally "kicked the bucket" two months ago. I'm going to be replacing the hard drive when I get it, but for the life of me I can't find my original installation disks.

Will getting one of the newer operating systems work or am I screwed. Any answers will help. Thanks!!

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Posted: Jun 30, 2012

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You can get a copy of your original system installation disk from Apple. Just call them, 1-800-MYAPPLE, give them your serial number, and a credit card. They card $16.00 plus tax for this and you generally get it within 4 days. You would need a retail system installation to bump the operating system. For the advisability on this please give us the last three figures of your serial number and your RAM configuration. Thanks

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Thanks for answering! Pardon me for being a little confused with trying to find the serial number. I have 5 different sets of numbers on my computer. One under the battery and four under the keyboard.

Jun 30, 2012 by lucky17samurai

Try the one from the sidewall of the battery compartment.

Jun 30, 2012 by mayer

Last 3 on Serial is S85. As for the RAM I think it's 32 VRAM? Sorry for my stupidy on this if it's wrong.

Jul 1, 2012 by lucky17samurai

Apple iBook G4/1.33 14-Inch (Late 2004 - Op) Specs

Identifiers: iBook G4 - Late 2004 - M9627LL/A* - PowerBook6,5 - A1055 - N/A

Pre-Installed MacOS: X 10.3.5 (7P216) Maximum MacOS: X 10.5.8

Standard RAM: 256 MB Maximum RAM: 1.25 GB

Details: The maximum memory capacity of this system is 1.25 GB with 256 MB onboard and a 1.0 GB SO-DIMM.

Jul 1, 2012 by mayer

Pre-Installed MacOS: X 10.3.5 (7P216) Maximum MacOS: X 10.5.8

Looks like you will have to go to eBay or Fastmac: http://fastmac.com/osx.php

Jul 4, 2012 by mayer

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Thanks for answering! Pardon me for being a little confused with trying to find the serial number. I have 5 different sets of numbers on my computer. One under the battery and four under the keyboard. — lucky17samurai
Last 3 on Serial is S85. As for the RAM I think it's 32 VRAM? Sorry for my stupidy on this if it's wrong. — lucky17samurai
Apple iBook G4/1.33 14-Inch (Late 2004 - Op) Specs

Identifiers: iBook G4 - Late 2004 - M9627LL/A* - PowerBook6,5 - A1055 - N/A

Pre-Installed MacOS: X 10.3.5 (7P216) Maximum MacOS: X 10.5.8

Standard RAM: 256 MB Maximum RAM: 1.25 GB

Details: The maximum memory capacity of this system is 1.25 GB with 256 MB onboard and a 1.0 GB SO-DIMM. — mayer
Pre-Installed MacOS: X 10.3.5 (7P216) Maximum MacOS: X 10.5.8

Looks like you will have to go to eBay or Fastmac: http://fastmac.com/osx.php — mayer