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This article has been created to assist owners of older model Macintosh PowerBook computers to locate support information. The following are considered to be Older Model Apple PowerBooks:
Please be aware that issues and solutions for Older System Software found in the Tech Info Library have often been solved in more recent releases of System Software. Therefore, it is recommended that you run the most recent system software that is supported on your Macintosh computer. For support and information on Older Macintosh Operating Systems please see Tech Info Library article number 26181 . To find out if your PowerBook computer is in the Legacy Product Support category, please visit the Legacy Support Web page . A list of qualifying products can be found on the Getting Started page. If you have looked at product support information in the resources listed below and have not found a resolution to your PowerBook related issue, you may wish to proceed directly to: DISCUSSION Technical Information can be found in the Tech Info Library and Tech Info Library Archives:
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Key issues and support information regarding PowerBook Products: Several articles, in addition to the ones featured above, have been created from frequently asked questions. They can be found in the Tech Info Library: Article Number 16167 - PCMCIA for PowerBook: Frequently Asked Questions This article answers some frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the PowerBook PCMCIA Expansion Module for the PowerBook 500 series and the built-in PCMCIA (PC card) bay for the PowerBook 190, 5300 and 1400 series computers. Article Number 11751 - Macintosh Family: Batteries and Part Numbers This article contains frequently asked questions (FAQ) about Macintosh family batteries and part numbers, and answers to those questions. Article Number 18230 - PowerBook Modem & Telecom: Frequently Asked Questions This document contains the answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ) about common PowerBook computer's modem and telecommunication issues. Article Number 19091 - PowerPC PowerBook Computers: Frequently Asked Questions This document contains the answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the PowerPC PowerBooks. This discussion includes the PowerBook 5300 series, 2300 series, 500 series upgraded to PowerPC, and 200 series upgraded to PowerPC. Article Number 17055 - Macintosh Family: Upgrade History The following chart shows all past and present logic board upgrade kits. Due to the dynamic nature of upgrades, refer to the latest finished goods price list or service price list for availability. Apple Spec Database has Technical Specifications and Descriptions You can find Technical Specifications for the following products in Apple Spec Database Classic Macintosh Systems; Macintosh II Systems; Macintosh LC Systems; Macintosh Performa Systems; Macintosh Centris & Quadra Systems; Macintosh PowerBook Systems; Power Macintosh Systems; Systems Upgraded to PowerPC Product Documentation Archive At the Apple Manuals Archive web page you can download Apple manuals and other instructional materials. Adobe Acrobat Reader version 3.0 or later is required to view the manuals. For further information view the Help document found on the Navigation Bar Tech Exchange - Discussion Forum If you have searched the Tech Info Library and Software Updates and you are still unable to find an answer to your Older Macintosh PowerBook related question please visit the Macintosh PowerBook Discussion Forum - PowerBook . Each Discussion forum web page has optional views one of which is a link to search the forum for discussions relating to your question. Finally, if you have exhausted all other options please post your question. If you are new to the Discussion Forum there is a Help document available at the top of every page called " How to Use ". If you have tried all of the above Online options for solving your Older Macintosh Computer related question and you still need help, please review the Support Options web site. |
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| Product Area: | Computers |
| Category: | PowerBook |
| Sub Category: | General Topics |
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