![]() This enabled us to "Turn AirPort on" - and the PowerBook was ready to surf! Open Terminal and enter: $ sudo kextload /system/library/extensions/appleairport.kext$ sudo kextload /system/library/extensions/appleairport2.kextThen open the Network pane of System Preferences, and re-enable the "Show AirPort status on menu bar" option. After a bit of thinking, I found a way to get wireless running in Safe Mode (on OS X 10.4, at least). The only problem is that Safe Mode disables wireless networking! I searched in vain (via Google) for any tips to enable AirPort in Safe Mode. My friend wants to use it as a surfing/email computer for his wife - but doesn't want to shell out the $300+ for a new logic board installation to fix the VRAM. The graphics are obviously not as good, but the computer is quite usable in Safe Mode. ![]() ![]() However, it can boot in Safe Mode, which seems to bypass the VRAM. Unfortunately, it has developed a VRAM error (confirmed by Apple Hardware Test) that makes it impossible to boot in "normal" mode. ![]() ![]() My friend has a much-loved 12" PowerBook G4. ![]()
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