Why can't I install OS 10.3 in this clamshell?

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iBook G3 Clamshell

Model M2453 or M6411 / 300, 366, or 466 MHz G3 processor

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Bernie @bernie36975

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Why can't I install OS 10.3 in this clamshell?

This machine (192 MB RAM) is currently running OS 9.2. Works beautifully. I have updated it with Firmware 4.1.7 update. Verified it as its Boot ROM is now 4.1.7f4. I booted off a cd 10.3 installer but after a few minutes of hard drive activity, I get a kernel panic. Tried it several times, I get the same result. Sometimes, what I get is a message that tells me I need to reboot the computer, blah blah blah, etc. I know this cd works. And 192 MB RAM maybe small, but it should have worked. What gives?

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System requirements: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2176?viewl...

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rj713 @rj713

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Are you sure you are using a retail disk (black) and not a machine specific (gray)?

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+ very good guess

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System requirements: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2176?viewl... — mayer

Chris Green @chrisgreen Rep: 37k 154 91 50 · Answer 1 · 2010-08-10T08:31:34-07:00

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I could try resetting the PRAM. When you turn the computer on hold "Command[Apple]+Option+P+R" all at once, and keep holding it until it makes the boot noise twice. THen try and run the installation again.

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Bernie @bernie36975 Rep: 1,2k 8 30 · Answer 2 · 2010-09-03T08:47:10-07:00

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Thanks, Chris. But resetting the PRAM did not change anything. Sigh

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Bernie @bernie36975 Rep: 1,2k 8 30 · Answer 3 · 2010-09-05T08:34:51-07:00

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Yes, I'm sure the cd disk works, because I used it to install 10.3 in another clamshell weeks ago. Sadly that clamshell got inundated by a flood. It was a total loss, the water corroded many components inside. Mayer, thanks for the link. Although the Apple article mentions Powermac G3s as the affected models, I suspect a few clamshells were also involved. Thanks to all who responded.

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Try replacing the ram with the ram from the other G3.

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