Power Mac G4
‘Graphite’
History
Introduced: August 31, 1999
Discontinued: July 18, 2001
Original Retail Price: $1,599
Model #: M5183
Tech Specs
Processor: 400 MHz PowerPC G4
RAM: 512 MB (upgraded)
Hard Drive: 10 GB
Optical Drive: DVD-ROM
OS: 9.0.2
Condition & Notes
This unit was purchased from the original owner, and is in excellent condition. It’s complete with all the original packaging, power cable, keyboard, mouse, software CDs, and documentation.
This particular machine is the 400 MHz AGP Graphics model (with the ‘Sawtooth’ architecture) introduced in late 1999 in the first-generation ‘Graphite’ case for the Power Mac G4 line, which is essentially a cosmetically-overhauled version of the Blue & White G3 case.
The original ship date on the box is 04/05/2000.
It is in fully working order with all-original parts, and is currently running Mac OS 9.0.2.
Packaging
Main Tower
Accessory Kit
Power cable, keyboard, mouse, documentation, and software CDs.
Warranty/license info, AppleCare info, AGP documentation, setup guide, software coupons, Mac OS 9.2.1 info and CD, Power Mac G4 software install/restore CDs, and Apple stickers.
With Displays
With 15” Studio Display (Graphite)
With 22” Cinema Display (Original/DVI)
System Specs
Teardown & Cleaning Photos
I suspect the sides of the G4’s enclosure weren’t translucent like the G3’s because Apple wanted to hide the additional cooling vents and AirPort antennas, which weren’t present in the Blue & White G3.
This rear plastic piece is riveted in place.
The keyboard was quite disgusting!