[Hardcider] Powerbook Diagnostics

[Michael Czeiszperger]

On Jul 3, 2007, at 3:57 PM, Tarus Balog wrote:

> We have a G4 Powerbook that is acting really wonky. It was
> complaining about disk errors so I replaced the hard drive, but now
> it just dies from no real reason (clean Tiger install).
>
> Is there a diags iso I can get to run memory, motherboard and other
> tests? I know some tests come with the install DVD, but I can't find
> the one for this particular machine (and those disks are damn
> particular about what machine you put 'em in). I have an ADC account
> if that helps.


A copy of TechTool from Micromat comes with an Applecare contract,  
which should run a fairly comprehensive diagnostic.  I purchased my  
own copy of TechTool Pro if you want to borrow it.

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