Power Macintosh G4 1.0 (FW 800)

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  • Part Number: M8839LL/A
  • Model: PowerMac G4 - Mirrored Drive Doors
  • Model Identifier: PowerMac3,6
  • Introduced: 2003
  • Discontinued: 2003
  • Model Number: M8570
  • Max Operating System Version: OS X 10.5.8 (Leopard)
  • Earliest Supported OSX Version: OS X 10.2.3 (Jaguar)
  • Support for MacOS 9 and Earlier: Cannot boot into MacOS 9, but under 10.4.11 and earlier can run OS 9 Apps under Classic Emulation.
  • CPU Speed: 1.0GHz
  • RAM Type: DDR PC2700 DIMM 333MHz
  • RAM Slots: 4
  • Max RAM by Slot: 4 x 512MB
  • Maximum RAM: 2GB
  • RAM Pairing: Modules may be installed individually
  • Drive Connection: IDE
  • Drive Platter Size: 3.5"
  • Device Connectivity: USB 1.1, FireWire 400, FireWire 800
  • Bluetooth: 1.1 (Optional on this model)
  • Video Output (base graphics card): DVI, ADC
  • Expansion: PCI, Airport Extreme
  • Graphics Card Type: 4X AGP
  • Revision Produced From (Year): 2003
  • Repair and Upgrade guides: From ifixit.com
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Compatible Expansion Products for this Mac

Apple expansion card fitting documentation: Airport Extreme Card Replacement

Airport Extreme

Keyboards & Mice

USB Mice

Compatible Power Supply and Battery Products for this Mac

Watch a battery installation guide from OWC

Apple batteries and power fitting documentation: Power Supply Replacement

PRAM/Clock Battery

Compatible Cables, Adaptors and Tools for this Mac

USB 1.1

FireWire 800 (9 pin)

FireWire 400 (6 pin)

DVI

Tools for this Mac

Compatible External Drives and Enclosures

External Hard Drives

  -  This Mac can connect to USB 3, but not at full speed.

  -  This Mac can connect to USB 3, but not at full speed.

Repair and Installation Services

Apple repair manuals: ATA Cable Replacement, Speaker Grill Replacement, Power Supply Replacement, Front Panel Board Replacement, ZIP Drive Bezel Replacement, Front Panel Board Replacement
See repair guides from ifixit.com

Here are our list of fixed cost repair and installation services for this Mac. All machines for repair or upgrade can either be shipped to us (we can arrange collection if desired), or you are welcome to drop the machine into our offices in Sawston, Cambridge. We have been doing Apple Mac repairs since 2001, you can be assured of a complete, speedy, good value and professional service.

Repairs

Installation Services (parts not included)