[G4] G4 won't read OS X upgrade CDs

[Wayne Clodfelter]

David Minger NPG Cable wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I've got a whole range of Macs from 68K up through G5s. I have 2 G4s (a 
> 450 and a 533). I've been able to keep the 450 updated to the latest OS 
> X, but the 533 is stuck a couple of feline animals into the past. For 
> whatever reason it will not handle the upgrade CDs that the 450 handles 
> just fine.
> 
> The 533 OS is therefore getting more and more out of date.
> 
> Any ideas on what the problem is and how to fix?
> 
> Best,
> David
> 
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I'd clone your most up-to-date OS to a hard drive and install the HD in 
the 533. Of course, make sure the HD is jumpered correctly for the 
installation.
Then boot the 533 and see if the cloned system shows up in Startup Disk 
system pref. If so, select it and reboot. See what happens.