[iBook] re.: install os x 10.4, optical drive gone on dual USB ibook 500 MB

[Mary H.]

At 10:54 PM -0400 7/18/07, Shawn Harley wrote:

>Then it may be too early of a version (pre-10.4.6) to boot the MacBook.
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>On Jul 18, 2007, at 10:48 PM, Janice F. Jorgensen wrote:
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>>only ever says 10.4

If it's just the one disc then it sounds like it's a (so-called) 
retail or generic OS X 10.4 install disc.

I think the barrier we're seeing is due to the transition from PPC to 
Intel hardware.

But I'm pretty sure the install can be done by trying a different method.

iBook is powered on.
MacBook is powered on.
Insert install disc into MacBook.
Choose "Restart" from the blue Apple menu on MacBook.

At the sound of the start-up chime, hold down T key on MacBook until 
you see the FireWire symbol moving around.
Connect FireWire cable to both machines.

You should see the OS X install disc icon on the desktop of the 
iBook. (You will also see the icon of the MacBook HD.)
I'm pretty sure the installer will now work for you - it will say 
that it will begin the process by restarting your iBook. After 
restart you should be able to choose your iBook HD as the destination 
for the install.

  M