#How to reset mac powerbook g4 password#

The account you want to unlock will now be completely unlocked, allowing you to freely log into the account without any trouble whatsoever. Type 'reboot' and press 'Enter' to restart your iBook.

#How to reset mac powerbook g4 password#

The command prompt will tell you twice that you are changing the password for the account you chose to change therefore, enter the name of the account twice (ensure you are typing the name of the account correctly and the 'Caps Lock' is off as you will not see what you are typing). users' and press 'Enter.' A list of the user accounts on your iBook will now appear.įind the name of the account you are wanting to use (most likely the administrator account) and type 'passwd user -' (replace 'user' with the name of the account you will be using). When you see the message 'System started' appear, hit 'Enter' to display a command prompt. A vast amount of messages will begin appearing on your screen. So, a new battery it is Thing is, my PowerBook had an official Apple replacement battery only 18 months ago, and it looks like it is dead already after only normal usage. Type 'Systemstarter' and press 'Enter' to run 'NetInfo' (this allows you to make changes to the user accounts on your iBook). The capacitor is enough to allow swapping of the battery, but if the main battery is dead or dying, the capacitor will discharge and the computer will reset all the time. Type '-uw/' and press 'Enter.' This will allow you to make changes to the hard drive. Cease holding the two buttons when you see a black computer screen appear with white text. Power on your iBook and press the 'Command' and 'S' keys at the same time as the computer boots. If you can please walk me through the steps of resetting that would be just swell :) Me too Ask a question. I dont have the instillation disc or password seeing as I just bought it from a friend of a friend. This will allow you to gain access to your macbook I really need help resetting my Mac PowerBook g4 back to factory settings.