Here would be a way to find out: Boot from the Mac OS X Install CD by holding the C key. If you can't boot from it, try plugging in a USB keyboard and pressing C from there. Michael On Jan 02, 2005, at 5:48 PM, Lentz wrote: > > Will the G4 iBook boot with the keyboard disconnected? > > Is it possible that a short or other failure in the keyboard could > keep the iBook from booting? > > > _______________________________________________ > iBook mailing list > iBook at listserver.themacintoshguy.com > http://listserver.themacintoshguy.com/mailman/listinfo/ibook >