GALAXY/hp - Apple Power Mac G4: parts, repairs, upgrades

PowerMac G4 :: Overview

» Use the OPTIONS Menu (top right) to locate specific parts «

GALAXYhp provides a wide array of parts and services for the Apple PowerMac G4 family:

• We repair or replace motherboards, all other logic boards, CD/DVD Drives, Power Supplies, Hard Drives and Video Cards.

• We carry an extensive list of other Apple Service parts including internal cables, and case plastics.

• We offer hard drives, PCI drive controllers, memory (RAM), processor upgrades, LaCie external portable drives, FireWire and USB devices, Video Capture cards, cables and adapters - all of which are new, and covered by their manufacturers' warranty.

Other services include:

• FREE Diagnostics
• FREE Technical Support
• Six month warranty on all repaired and refurbished parts.
• Flat fee repair pricing includes all parts and labor.

Identify your PowerMac G4:

Use the following guidelines to determine which model G4 you own, then use the OPTIONS menu (top right) to find the part you need.

STEP 1:
Locate the Serial No/Factory Configuration label at the back of the computer ::

The factory configuration of your computer is printed below the Ethernet ID number.

STEP 2:
Write down the factory configuration of your computer exactly as it appears on the label. The Processor Speed appears as the first item in the configuration list.

STEP 3:
Next, select the matching processor speed from the list below:

PowerMac G4 - 350 MHz

There are two 350MHz options:

You can determine which model you have by checking the orientation of the sound ports at the back of the computer.

If they are aligned vertically
you have an AGP Graphics G4 (AGP).

If they are aligned horizontally
you have a PCI Graphics G4 (PCI).

Photo Credit: Apple Computer

Power Mac G4 - 400 MHz

There are three 400MHz options.

You can determine which model you have by first checking the orientation of the sound ports at the back of the computer.

If they are aligned horizontally
you have a PCI Graphics G4 (PCI).

If they are aligned vertically and the label includes “1000BT” in the factory configuration listing,
you have a Gigabit Ethernet G4 (GIG).

If they are aligned vertically and the label does NOT include “1000BT” in the factory configuration listing, you have an AGP Graphics G4 (AGP).

Photo Credit: Apple Computer

Power Mac G4 - 450 MHz and 500MHz

There are two versions for each of these processor speeds.

If your configuration label includes “1000BT”, you have a Gigabit Ethernet G4 (GIG).

Otherwise you have an AGP Graphics G4 (AGP).

PowerMac G4 - 466MHz, 533MHz, and 667MHz

You have a Digital Audio G4 (DIG).

PowerMac G4 - 733 MHz

There are two 733 MHz Power Mac G4 Models.

If your factory configuration label includes a 60GB HD and a DVD-R/CD-RW drive,
you have a Digital Audio G4 (DIG).

If your factory configuration label includes a 40GB HD and a CD-RW drive,
you have a QuickSilver G4 (QS).

PowerMac G4 - 800 MHz

There are two 800 MHz Power Mac G4 Models.

If your label includes “DP”, you have a dual processor QuickSilver G4 (QS).

Otherwise, you have a single processor QuickSilver 2002 G4 (QS02).

PowerMac G4 - 867 MHz

There are two 867 MHz Power Mac G4 Models.

If your label includes “DP”, you have a dual processor Mirrored Drive Doors G4 (MDD).

Otherwise, you have a single processor QuickSilver G4 (QS).

PowerMac G4 - 933 MHz

You have a QuickSilver 2002 G4 (QS02).

PowerMac G4 - 1 GHz

There are three 1GHz Power Mac G4 Models.

If your factory configuration label includes “DP” and the front of your computer does NOT look like the picture on the right, you have a dual processor QuickSilver 2002 G4 (QS02).

If the front of your computer looks like the picture on the right and:

. . the factory label includes “DP” you have a dual processor Mirrored Drive Doors G4 (MDD).
. . the factory label does not include“DP” you have a single processor FireWire 800 G4 (FW800).

Photo Credit: Apple Computer

Notes »
Further information for PowerMac G4 models released after January, 2002
is provided at www.apple.com

To determine the Bus Speed for these models click here.

PowerMac G4 -1.25 GHz

There are four 1.25GHz Power Mac G4 Models:

First, determine whether or not your computer has a FireWire 800 port.

If the ports at the back of the computer match those shown below you have a dual processor FireWire 800 G4 (FW800).

Photo Credits: Apple Computer

Otherwise you have one of three possible Mirrored Drive Door models. To determine which, check your factory configuration:

If your label includes “DP” and the RAM/HD configuration is 512MB /120GB you have a dual processor Mirrored Drive Doors G4 (MDD).

If your label includes “DP” and the RAM/HD configuration is 256MB /80GB you have a dual processor Mirrored Drive Doors, 2003 G4 (MDD03).

If your label does NOT include “DP” you have a single processor Mirrored Drive Doors, 2003 G4 (MDD03).

Note » all 1.25GHz models have a bus speed of 167MHz

PowerMac G4 - 1.42MHzDP

You have a FireWire 800 G4 (FW800).

PowerMac G4 Bus Speeds for processors 1GHz and higher

Processor Speed	Bus Speed (MHz)	Model
1GHz DP	133	QuickSilver, 2002 (QS02)
1GHz DP	167	Mirrored Drive Doors (MDD)
1GHz	133	FireWire 800 (FW800)
1.25GHz DP	167	Mirrored Drive Doors (MDD)
1.25GHz DP	167	FireWire 800 (FW800)
1.25GHz DP	167	Mirrored Drive Doors, 2003 (MDD03)
1.25GHz	167	Mirrored Drive Doors, 2003 (MDD03)
1.42GHz DP	167	FireWire 800 (FW800)

** CAVEAT EMPTOR: These notes are intended as a guide for selecting the correct part for your computer. While we think you will find them helpful, GALAXYhp/inc does not guarantee their accuracy and is not liable for any damage, delay or loss from their use. In the end, you alone are responsible for ordering the correct part.

Don't hesitate to call us at 1.888.345.1817 or, if you prefer, send an e-mail to query@galaxyhp.com if you need further assistance identifying your PowerMac G4 or the part you need for it.

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