The following are considered earlier model Apple PowerBook computers
- PowerBook 100 Series
- PowerBook Duo (200 and 2300) and DuoDock series
- PowerBook 500 Series
- PowerBook 5300
- PowerBook computers upgraded to PowerPC
Please be aware that issues and solutions for earlier system software found in the Knowledge Base have often been solved in more recent releases of system software. Therefore, you should use the latest system software that works with your Macintosh computer. For support and information on earlier Mac OS versions please see technical document 26181: "
Macintosh: Support for Earlier Operating Systems".
To find out if your PowerBook computer is in the Legacy Product Support category, please visit the
Legacy Support Web page. If you have exhausted the resources listed below and have not resolved your PowerBook issue, you may wish to proceed directly to:
Apple Discussions - Older Apple Products- PowerBooks.
Technical Information can be found in the Knowledge Base and Knowledge Archive:
The Knowledge Base has over 5000 technical documents and is updated daily.
The Knowledge Archive contains articles covering products from 1997 and earlier. Archived articles are not updated.
Find Technical Information and Software Updates for earlier Macintosh PowerBook computers
Key issues and support information regarding PowerBook products:
Several articles, in addition to the ones featured above, have been created from frequently asked questions. They can be found in the Knowledge Base:
Technical document 16167 -
PCMCIA for PowerBook: Frequently Asked Questions
This document answers some frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the PowerBook PCMCIA Expansion Module for the PowerBook 500 series and the built-in PCMCIA (PC Card) bay for the PowerBook 190, 5300 and 1400 series computers.
Technical document 11751 -
Macintosh Family: Batteries and Part Numbers
This document contains frequently asked questions (FAQ) about Macintosh family batteries and part numbers, and answers to those questions.
Technical document 18230 -
PowerBook Modem & Telecom: Frequently Asked Questions
This document contains the answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ) about common PowerBook computer's modem and telecommunication issues.
Technical document 19091 -
PowerPC PowerBook Computers: Frequently Asked Questions
This document contains the answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the PowerPC PowerBooks. This discussion includes the PowerBook 5300 series, 2300 series, 500 series upgraded to PowerPC, and 200 series upgraded to PowerPC.
Technical document 17055 -
Macintosh Family: Upgrade History
Contains a chart showing all past and present logic board upgrade kits.
Apple Spec Database has Technical Specifications and Descriptions
You can find technical specifications for the following products in
Apple Spec Database
- Classic Macintosh Systems
- Macintosh II Systems
- Macintosh LC Systems
- Macintosh Performa Systems
- Macintosh Centris & Quadra Systems
- Macintosh PowerBook Systems
- Power Macintosh Systems
- Systems Upgraded to PowerPC
Product Documentation Archive
At the
Apple Manuals Archive Web page you can download Apple manuals and other instructional materials. Adobe Acrobat Reader version 3.0 or later is required to view the manuals.
Apple Discussions
If you have searched the Knowledge Base and Software Updates and you are still unable to find an answer to your earlier Macintosh PowerBook related question please visit the Apple Discussions for
Older Apple Products (PowerBook). Finally, if you have exhausted all other options please post your question. If you are new to Apple Discussions there is Apple Discussions Help available.
If you have tried all of the above online options for solving your older Macintosh computer related question and you still need help, please review the
Support Options Web site.