Setting Up Your Power Macintosh G3. This manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Apple. FireWire, Mac, Macintosh. Released in 1999, successor to the original PowerMac G3, 300-450 MHz, 64 or 128 MB of RAM, 6 or 12 GB HDD Power Macintosh G3 Blue and White troubleshooting, repair, and service manuals.
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Macintosh G3
Tools
These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.
Identification and Background
Power Mac G3 Desktop Service Manual
The computer is commonly referred to as the Blue and White G3 because it was made available only in Blue and White coloring, and to distinguish it from its predecessor. It was the first of the Macintosh line to incorporate handles into the outer casing, as well as being the first to incorporate Firewire. The side panel is a fold-down door on which the main components are mounted, make the computer extremely easy to upgrade. It was discontinued in late 1999 in favor of the PowerMac G4.
Technical Specifications
Processor: PowerPC G3 300 MHz, 350 MHz, 400MHz, or 450 MHz
Memory: 128 MB (installed) / 1 GB (max) - SDRAM
Storage: Hard Drive 1 x 6 GB - standard
Cache:1 MB
Video Output Graphics card: - PCI, ATI Rage 128 16meg
Networking:10/100BaseT Ethernet
Power: AC 110/220 V ± 20% ( 50/60 Hz )
Operating System Provided: 8.5 or 9.1
Part number: M7554LL/A
Dimensions: (WxDxH) 15.1 in x 10.6 in x 13 in
Weight: 29 lbs