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How to re-install iBook to factory state?
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smileydub
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Jul 7, 2005, 12:37 PM
 
My iBook G4 is just 3 weeks old and I would like to re-install everything back to its brand new factory state. I have messed it up with all kinds of configurations, and dowloaded many freewares that turned out to be useless. The iBook came with a few software CDs. As I am not familiar with the Mac system, can you explain, or direct me to detailed step-by-step instructions of how to re-install everything? Thanks.
     
Randman
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Jul 7, 2005, 12:43 PM
 
Disk Utility. Erase. Have your software discs ready to reinstall.

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Jul 7, 2005, 12:48 PM
 
or u could just pop in ur restore disk then erase and install
NOW YOU SEE ME! 2.4 MBP and 2.0 MBP (running ubuntu)
     
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Jul 8, 2005, 12:59 PM
 
Your iBook should have come with 2 restore DVDs. Put disk 1 into the drive and restart your computer. When it starts booting, hold down the "c" key and it will boot from the DVD.

After that it's all straight forward.
     
   
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