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Can I run Mac OS by putting the hdd in a different Apple computer?

Sorry if the title is rather random, but here goes. I have a ibook g3 12’’ which has the video card problem but it has os x on the hdd. I also bought a powerbook g4 titanium onyx for 17.50GBP on ebay (works brilliantly even though it wasn’t used for two years!). The downside is there is no os in the powerbook :(

if i take the hdd out of my ibookg3 and put it into the powerbook g4, will it boot into mac os x?? thanks in advanced :)

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Answer #1

It might. I have been told Mac’s don’t have that issue with different hardware that Windows does (change the hardware too much and windows wont boot -_-). But IDK what the internal specs look like on a Powerbook G4. I know you can’t update Mac OS past a certain point if you don’t have the correct CPU.

I would say give it a try. With it being an ebay item you really don’t have to worry about voiding any warranty. If that doesn’t work did your ibook g3 come with an OS disc??

Answer #2

it didn’t unfortunately, both have powerpc cpu’s, one being more powerful than the other :/ lol, i’ll give it a bash! no harm in trying :)

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