reset older iMac

Completely erase and reset iMac PowerPC G4, Mac OS X (10.3.9)

Posted on Mar 15, 2022 12:14 PM

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Jan Hedlund

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Mar 15, 2022 4:15 PM in response to papasetzer

Hi,

Which exact iMac G4 model/year?

https://everymac.com/systems/apple/imac/index-imac.html

You would need an appropriate system disc if you wish to erase/wipe the hard disk and reinstall the operating system.

If you just want to erase the hard disk, there may be other solutions.

Do you have access to another Mac with FireWire?

paula730

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Apr 8, 2022 12:53 PM in response to papasetzer

How do I do it with another Mac?

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