iMac G4 Full Upgrade with Samsung SSD 2017

[@puwazatza]

iFixit says this iMac hard drive replacement is very hard but you kept saying 'very easy'. Now I am totally on your side.

[@scottharris7222]

Excellent tutorial. I love my 20" G4 ... I think it has the most attractive design of any Mac every made. I plan to replace the battery and drop in an SSD drive to mine. It's main use is as an Audio player and with the visualizers and better than average sound through those speakers it always gets noticed in my room.

[@ProjectDv2]

Great tutorial, even with imperfect English you were clear and easy to follow. I plan on doing much of this with mine, though I will leave out the SSD conversion. The bus speed of this aging machine and the bottleneck of the ATA standard makes this machine way too slow to take advantage of any gains offered by an SSD. They're too expensive to throw at a machine that can't even take proper advantage of them.

[@ANTube]

ProjectDv2 thanks you are right for part of ssd can not be wired in g4 might be better choice to insert an SSHD also considering that ssd is too expensive is also quite well en with sshd you have speed en storage as wel

[@laynebumgarner499]

Don't put the ssd on the anti-static bag. It's only supposed to protect components on the inside, but the outside CONDUCTS electricity. Not that it would do any damage to the ssd but for future reference.

[@ANTube]

Layne Bumgarner Good one 👍

[@NoobixCube]

A.N Tube I would add, I think the original hard drive was in contact with the DVD, anyway, and, even if it were, you’d probably only get continuity between the casing on each, which would be ground. They should have a common ground, anyway. If you want to insulate two surfaces from each other, kapton tape is the best, because it doesn’t expand or contract with thermal stimuli. Cardboard would work, but I would be concerned it would shed dust inside the case over years, but that’s what the original drive was wrapped in. Good enough for Apple, good enough for me. Plasticard, from any model shop, would do the job, too. Me, I’d have just flipped the SSD over, to be sure the only surface touching the drive was the outer casing on the SSD, anyway, and taped it down with kapton tape, like the original hard drive was.

[@martinm8470]

so how did u install the operating system after changing the disk for that SSD?? do you have a video?

[@jeroenvd89]

Nice video man! Just an advise; never suck out dust from computerhardware using a vacuumcleaner, that can cause ESD's. It's better to blow it out with compressed air ;)

[@ANTube]

Jeroen van Diesen Yeah not really professional how i deed. thanks for your tip, i will definitely do different in future videos! Thanks man

[@josephclark2543]

Actually, there are specially designed esd vacuums that are made for use on electronics.

[@ANTube]

exactly my vacuum cleaner is special too 😜

[@dinowarrior2167]

I did similiar a few years back but also changed the fan and added Blue Led lights to give it a blue ice effect.

[@iTekapple]

Cool vid! I have a G4 caked with dust too and have yet to take the challenge of disassembling the thing to clean it up and swap out the drive.

[@ANTube]

iTek thanks! Its isn't that hard to do it en its nice project to you can do it easily

[@zachariahalwan5830]

Love your channel

[@Zebra_Paw]

What needs upgrade is the whole system actually! I am going to attempt just this on mine!

[@jameswoll]

Did u do it?

[@Zebra_Paw]

@@jameswoll Unfortunately it did not work because I couldn't find the pinout for the 15" iMac G4 display online, only the 17" and 20" are listed. While I could have attempted to buy a 2008 MacBook display and a converter board to then put that in the iMac G4's enclosure, I decided to simply sell it as working but dead display cable.

[@j.lietka9406]

Can the CPU be upgraded on the G4? It doesn't look like it can. Found a tossed out iMac G4 recently, not sure if it works.

[@louishighttechetbmx3712]

Do you think we can replace the moterboard for an 2018 mac mini motherboard ?

[@spuds6423]

Great job... but do you recommend swapping out the dvd for another smaller ssd which you could boot off of? And due to the limits of the processor, is it all worth it?

[@ANTube]

Spuds Thank you! I would not recommend to change DVD drive. You have something extra to play to play ore burn DVD's. iMac G4 apps are not that big so i think you don't need really so many gb's but you feel comfortable i think it will work well. Just format a properly, then it will work just fine.

[@cristiancannata]

Hello how are you, I have a question, can I put an internal memory of 1gb 400mhz pc3200? I can't get 333, will it work? thanks and regards.

[@ExploreAnywhere]

Whats a good donor computer to get these parts from?

[@jacksonhoyt4127]

Just commenting so that your video gets recommended to other people. I think that you should have more subs.

[@ANTube]

Thanks you 🙌

[@grandtheftauto1233]

Hi I upgrade to SSD in my iMac G4. I did not re-paste the CPU itself :( I will need to go back and do this since I’m sure it’s very old paste now. I did not forget the transfer spot though

[@adalbertocoronel5846]

Can you make a video of how does it perform and what type of work you can do with it? Awesome video by the way

[@ANTube]

Adalberto Coronel Thanks i will make it one soon ;)

[@yap0916]

Can I replace only the ram? And does the 17” model support 1gb of ram?

[@danielj6044]

Can the Dvd drive be replaced with a later better one?

[@hladik2142]

OK heres a question for you. I was able to purchase a iMac G4 Power PC; "the Globe" for 25 bucks, and it fully works. I also have a fully working Mac Mini. My question is, is it possible to gut the iMac & install the hardware from the Mac Mini into the iMac G4 & make it work?

[@ANTube]

I think that is possible only problem is how do you get a picture because you have to know which wire you have to select on which wire if you can get the signal via the macmini on screen then should be possible i have try macmini hardware without body fits inside

[@hladik2142]

That seem too be the big issue. How to get the picture from the Mini to the G4 screen. It seems possible, just dont know where to begin.

[@angelespinoza2867]

Hi i got a imac g5 2005 desktop and i need to know if u can make a video full upgrade and the conponents i need to upgrade thanks

[@ANTube]

I would love to doe that but i don’t have g5

[@karlmunford7000]

You didn't attached a power supply to the IDE-to-SATA-converter, was that intentional or don't you need it for an SSD? I need to know as I want to replace the IDE HD with a mechanical 2.5' Sata 1TB. Additionally. is there a size limit for HDs?

[@absolutely1337]

I never could get that setup,to work. Maybe cuz I plugged in power?

[@karlmunford7000]

@@absolutely1337 I'm guessing Sata drives included a power connection because there was *no power coming through the serial cable.* If that is the case then I would think there's no power in this video to the SSD in this video unless he attached it off video, I wish he would tel us.

[@TheDeanza7]

I did the same procedure but the Mac doesn't see the SSD after that. Did your upgrade work and let you reinstall MacOS X after that on the SSD ? There are other videos of ppl that tried but the Mac keeps not seeing the SSD...How did you manage to get it recognized ?

[@ANTube]

I think on ata converter switches is not in read position see mijn video closely en compare to yours

[@quincyprice7063]

Is it possible that you can give me a complete list of everything that you used to make this upgrade...It would be greatly appreciated!!

[@ANTube]

See the comments you can find there

[@ederst9759]

If you use an Apple SSD does it enable TRIM?

[@williammoschella138]

I have a iMac 4,2 g4 800mhz I can’t use the same parts ?

[@projekteva]

How long did it take you to acquire the components? I have a boxed 800mhz model I'd like to upgrade to my 2003 Wildest Dreams setup, and have a bit of shopping to do.

[@ANTube]

Ken To get everything together has me taken a month!i order it from china. You have to keep in mind this imac in video is not 800Ghz is 1.25 ghz model! and the components will not work in the 800 ghz model! The are different!

[@projekteva]

Thanks. I'm aware they are different. The 800mhz Model is what was top of the line when I first went to college... so... had to be specific.

[@ANTube]

Ken oh so okey i understand. What's your plan? with your wildest 2003 dream setup what do you have in mind to to wilt you imac g4?

[@talos86]

First, if u afraid from causing shorts with the converter cards soldered pins, then cover them with electrical tape or capton tape. That should keep them safe. Second, there are 3,5" converter trays for 2,5" HDDs/SSDs. Fixing in place the SSD with just tapes is not a great idea. The tape can loosen and the drive falls off its place and the converters pins can cause shorts(check the First). Third, swap out that ridiculus fan on top of the case. If the mobo supports PWM, then use a Noctua, Be Quiet! or same quality PWM fans. If not, then pick one of the same brands of the Non-PWM silent modells.

[@CharlesHess]

What about keeping the power supply and monitor and upgrading cpu?

[@gimmmy90]

is still fine with the ssd?

[@gengpan]

so the bottom plates are not glued with the imac?

[@ANTube]

Nope

[@Lifetolifeministry]

Please, could you specify the parts you are usisng? i.e. physical size, etc? Thank you. I want to do this, but have no experience.

[@Lifetolifeministry]

If you could give me links to purchase - that would be great! Thanks for the video!

[@ANTube]

Sie the comments you can find the list

[@Lifetolifeministry]

A.N Tube Sorry I do not see any specifications of the products you used to upgrade. All I see in the comments are more KZbin video links you posted. Can you describe where the products links are please? Thank you.

[@ANTube]

ARM Ltd DDR1 DDR 1 gb pc2700 ddr333 333MHz 200Pin Laptop ddr memory CL2.5 DIMM RAM 1G Genuine original Arctic Silver 5 3.5g, 99.9% Pure Silver Nano-silver thermal paste New 1GB DDR 400 MHZ memory desktop PC - 3200 1 GB Ata pata ide converter adapter plug end play You must watch on aliexpres

[@Lifetolifeministry]

@@ANTube Does this upgrade update the PROCESSOR ? (will the computer be too slow for daily use of web browsing, KZbin HD videos, word processing, email?) Thank you :)

[@himjaa1911]

after upgrade. can it run youtube smoothly?

[@ANTube]

Nope

[@spuds6423]

Could you put a list of the components you replaced them with if you have not done so already? Links too? Thanks

[@ANTube]

Yes no problemo ARM Ltd DDR1 DDR 1 gb pc2700 ddr333 333MHz 200Pin Laptop ddr memory CL2.5 DIMM RAM 1G Genuine original Arctic Silver 5 3.5g, 99.9% Pure Silver Nano-silver thermal paste New 1GB DDR 400 MHZ memory desktop PC - 3200 1 GB Ata pata ide converter adapter plug end play You must watch on aliexpres

[@NyteRyder526]

Would be great if you had the name and links of each item in the description of the video. Otherwise, great video man!

[@ANTube]

You can find it on alieixpres

[@thomasmcintosh9432]

Great video. I'm planning on doing something similar myself and this is just what I was looking for :)

[@ANTube]

Thomas McIntosh Thank you!I am using imac as mine second computer so upgrading is really recommended works faster and smoother. Beside this is also a nice project. If you have any questions about this upgrade be free i will try to help you

[@christopherperez4274]

How do I get those component info the video.

[@soanis6362]

hey man, cool vid, just at around 05:08 when you clean the thermal paste residual, don't scrub it! You should use Isopropyl Alcohol and rub it clean with a microfiber cloth! Avoids the scratches this way ;)

[@ANTube]

soanis Thanks good advice 👍

[@Simpliyvonne]

Thank you . I bought a g4 from a garage sale and would love upgrading the components .

[@ANTube]

simpliyvonne cool if you don’t understand how to upgrade let me know

[@oscarmanuell]

How much?

[@100nickr]

Great video, AN. Tube. Dit everything work fine with the newer HDD? I myself try to do the same, with an SATA SSD and an similar adaptor from Alie-express. Unfortunatly My Imac g4 seems to be unbelieveble picky about the drive. So far I tried an normal SATA HDD with a cloned version of the original drive (cloned with SuperDuper). Also an old laptop HDD with a cloned version of OSX 10.4, an small 64 G SSD from Alie-express, also cloned. I tried an another adaptor between flatcable and laptop HDD. None of them boots and all show the question-mark inside a map when booting. Afterwards the computer hangs. Strangly enough the computer doesn't respond to the keyboard while booting up. So pressing Alt after start doesn't show the bootable options. Not pressing T when selecting target-mode. The only option I so far got working is the old original HDD. And that one is getting noisier every attempt. I must be doing something something but can't seem to find out. What kind of adapter did you use between the SSD and the flatcable. Do you still know type and where to buy? Help is highly appreciated.

[@ANTube]

hey that's annoying I think you have older g4 version I did not have such problems and with me it works perfectly I'm working on video after upgrade I wil upload soon! the cable converter is ata pata ide converter adapter plug end play i have also bought on aliexpres what you can do is install ssd and set up with cd software and not via the clone hdd!

[@100nickr]

Thanks for the respons, AN. Tube Indeed it seems one of the older G4's. 15 inch screen 800mh. I tried as you suggested. New (other HD) HDD build in and connected instead of the old HDD. But when its starts up it shows only the map/question mark. It won't respond to the keyboard on my requests, for the boot options. I already found out that the boot options for powerpc are slight different from intelmacs. I learned that the drive jumper cable select/master and slave is very imported. Even the original HDD boots only when CS is selected with the drive jumper

[@ANTube]

on older g4s is a bit more difficult but nice that you have found the problem

[@100nickr]

I took me al lot of trial and error. Especially a perfect copy of the original disk brought me some headache. Even superduper dos not do the job perfectly. But I managed to get a working clone-disk. Thanks trough your video and helps. The only thing that doesn't work is accessing the boot-menu while startup. Target-disk and selecting the CD fr startup. But so far I managed to do it all. So eventually that will succeed to, I guess. Thanks A.N. Tube

[@ANTube]

I am glad that you succeeded Its feel good have been able to help. and what I also wanted to recommend is to put ssd in g3 desktop and install it there and then put ssd in g4 then you have ssd with fully installed software i deed ones en its worked for me so next time you can try that. No problemo you are welcome.

[@kge420]

Should have put a Bluetooth card in there. Put one in my 20” g4 iMac. Worked perfectly

[@ANTube]

i just wanted bluetooth module in it only i couldn't find one unfortunately

[@kge420]

Not sure if you still have the iMac G4. Bluetooth modules are easy to get on eBay

[@ANTube]

Keith Edginton i still have imac g4 it would be cool i a can find one do you have link voor me? Maybe i can make a new video

[@kge420]

A. N Tube Apple part number for the card is 820-1696 Apple part number for antenna is 631-0019 I used parts I had on hand. They came from an iMac G5

[@agnesbonham9205]

Can you make a written list of everything you upgraded I mac g4 so that I can order exactly what I need to upgrade my g4.

[@ANTube]

Agnes Bonham no problemo ARM Ltd DDR1 DDR 1 gb pc2700 ddr333 333MHz 200Pin Laptop ddr memory CL2.5 DIMM RAM 1G Genuine original Arctic Silver 5 3.5g, 99.9% Pure Silver Nano-silver thermal paste New 1GB DDR 400 MHZ memory desktop PC - 3200 1 GB Ata pata ide converter adapter plug end play

[@ANTube]

Agnes Bonham Airportcart SSD en iSight webcam!

[@hladik2142]

OK one more question, can you give me the parts list so I can try to upgrade my iMac G4 ? I finally have one & I'm not going to part with it.

[@ANTube]

Yes no problemo ARM Ltd DDR1 DDR 1 gb pc2700 ddr333 333MHz 200Pin Laptop ddr memory CL2.5 DIMM RAM 1G Genuine original Arctic Silver 5 3.5g, 99.9% Pure Silver Nano-silver thermal paste New 1GB DDR 400 MHZ memory desktop PC - 3200 1 GB Ata pata ide converter adapter plug end play

[@hladik2142]

Thx, I have everything ordered. Just waiting on the airport card & 1 gig of ram

[@ANTube]

Nice hopefully other parts will also arrive soon

[@Lifetolifeministry]

A.N Tube This is the full parts list? Thanks

[@ANTube]

Yes! No problemo

[@inadaizz]

Why put in SSD in something made to accept IDE? Doesn't IDE max out at 33Mbps? Seems a waste?

[@inadaizz]

I'm doing a replacement on one of these for a customer is what brought me here so the video clearly still has utility for me and I appreciate the upload but it does beg the above question to me.

[@ANTube]

Ssd is only for fun it wil not make faster

[@ANTube]

and also you are rid of annoying noise from HDD

[@rontv7747]

I can no longer stand the sound of a whirring and whining hard drive.

[@doruandersonistode1616]

i have imac an imac g4 1,25 ghz, 2gb ram but after upgrade to ssd san disk plus 240gb my imac it's very very slow!

[@brucesyvertsen2147]

very good tutorial.

[@ordinozone]

Great video, man! Tanx so much.

[@ANTube]

Ordino Zone -Tutoriels Informatiques No problemo you thanks for watching!

[@thebigpicture3480]

you needed a drive bracket (3,5/2,5) to mount the ssd. otherwise cool vid

[@ANTube]

You are wright but ssd is really lite so its not that big deal without bracket but you notice very well sharp Thanks

[@ozzelot3349]

Don't think I've ever seen an iMac G4 disassembled. Great video, your English doesn't matter at all. Also, a curious question: why did they use two different memory module form factors?

[@ANTube]

Thanks i don’t know way the did it weird wright

[@juanantonio674]

Genial.. tengo 2 computadoras de estas. .. espero poder hacer lo mismo.. saludos cordiales desde Patagonia Chile

[@oscarmanuell]

Lo logro?

[@pillow6191]

oopgrade

[@ANTube]

Luke Toons 😄

[@hakkertje100]

and i oop

[@absolutely1337]

Mr. tommy wiseau himself

[@absolutely1337]

@Jesiah Turner never got it to work with kensignton 120gb ssd

[@geotrick]

I velcroed my SSD in place when I did this.

[@brapcast]

I just did this to a 1.25 ghz g4. I have 1gb ram in both slots. OS X tiger only shows 1gb total. It says a slot is empty. If I pull the RECOGNIZED stick out, it will read as 1gb still!

[@ANTube]

Turbo Tutorials I think the memory you're using does not work or is not the right one , not all the memory's with one fits in that will work!

[@wolfemium]

If these make a combined 1 gb ram, then you should have no problem. If each one has 1 gb ram it doesn't work because PowerPCs support up to 1,5 GB of RAM, sometimes 2

[@wolfemium]

Btw that iMac uses a 200-pin SODIMM DDR PC-2700 stick. Watch out for that!

[@brapcast]

The one stick was bad. I’m cruising with 2gb now.

[@wolfemium]

Great! Enjoy 2 GB of RAM on your iMac G4!

[@netoe]

UPGRAYEDD

[@JaredConnell]

Two ds for a double dose of this pimpin

[@rickusjapus1]

Pronunciation of the last component name is very difficult to understand. It would be good to write them and put them on screen. Very frustrating not to understand.

[@ANTube]

You can find the list in the comments

[@fokuscs]

i love imac g4

[@ANTube]

Z Dupy podróba 🙌

[@fokuscs]

yay

[@ATechGuy-mp6hn]

hoorde meteen dat Nederlandse accent.. toen zag ik ronde op de stopwatch en wist ik t zeker..

[@ANTube]

ATechGuy2016 hahaha klopt man Nl it is 😁

[@hlecaros]

Did you really leave an anti-static bag under the SSD? worst thing I've ever seen.

[@georgesenda1952]

Music is really annoying. I want to hear you not overly loud music.

[@markdawson9094]

Excellent!

[@ANTube]

Mark Dawson Thank you!

[@zerocks88]

love the way you say upgrade

[@ANTube]

NicGlol 😅

[@rickl4107]

What’s the component list

[@ANTube]

You can find it in de comments!

[@cornspring5842]

The best idea is replace all hardware in g4 with mac mini 2018. Boom, you get ultimate upgrade!

[@ANTube]

Its not that easy

[@PolarTheFirst]

It is really weird how it has desktop ram and laptop ram

[@ignitore]

Funny times, mac upgrades are ended.

[@Leo90402]

Who is in 2024 👇

[@borislavdavis4526]

Great

[@ANTube]

BorislavFan Yo44 Thanks!

[@mi16t]

Dude wtf. Use a paintbrush to sweep dust when you vacuum if you don't have a air compressor. You left dust bunnies everywhere. Secondly, are you kidding me with that thermal paste?!?!?! WAY TOO MUCH. If you don't know how to do something at least research. You successfully insulated that cpu.

[@ANTube]

Yeee you're right next time i will do better ;)

[@nonrumor]

Junkerbunker an*

[@deletedaccount966]

Junkerbunker... chill.

[@bwanasefunjege3096]

I’ve forgotten my password for mine. Help

[@ANTube]

bwanasefu i made video how to reset check this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnTanJh_qLpom6c

[@spacerocket55pubgandmore73]

But can it run fortnite?

[@ANTube]

Nope! www.metabomb.net/fortnite-battle-royale/gameplay-guides/fortnite-battle-royale-system-requirements-guide-pc-and-mac-6

[@mi16t]

Uuuubbgrape. We ubgrape in dis weedeo

[@jacksonhoyt4127]

that's a lot of thermal paste fyi.

[@borislavdavis4526]

My name is bobby

[@ANTube]

BorislavFan Yo44 Nice to meet you BoB i am Alex!

[@frankmcgowan8002]

Pleasantly Mister, my name is Petrovich Kolenvalenko , i am a resident of Moldova !

[@Windows-zb9il]

Who cares?

[@RodrigoVzq]

You talk like iDubbz making an accent

[@keepphobia]

I have never seen a iMac with 2 different ram types

[@JakeJoris]

Don't ever vacuum computers again!!!

[@eddeshet461]

Haha lachen om te herkennen dat je een Nederlands accent heb

[@ANTube]

Lorian, Elder prince hahah ik dacht dat het wel mee viel maar niet dus 😅

[@eddeshet461]

A.N Tube naja je hoort t gewoon omdat we vergeleken met Engelse heel erg plat praten

[@ANTube]

Lorian, Elder prince ja ik snap precies wat je bedoelt dat is ook zo

[@retrox684]

Its weird how i had a normal pc ram slot and a so-dimm slot

[@ANTube]

Tech Skits Yes it's weird but G4 has it both

[@ATechGuy-mp6hn]

since its still a pc.. in this case it may be a power pc cpu but its still a computer by the end of the day.

[@matyev-hcuabg]

LOL U just fixed SSD with TAPE? 4real?

[@Windows-zb9il]

Cut the vid 2 sec shorter

[@tiarabeeds1801]

7:10

[@bobmamipoko]

fix your dodgy audio.

[@ANTube]

Thanks for the effort but its al updated you are watching old videos

[@memers_animation_studio5071]

Ookgrade I thought it was an upgrade

[@ANTube]

Fairless Gamer lamp what do you mean?

[@trevormachado]

what the hell is this music

[@grosgogogogt]

no usb 3 boooooooooo

[@rawtaterz2141]

LUTCHMAN Nicolas it's an old MAC lmao.

[@evanvilmos1636]

Oopgrade

[@germanopolito5294]

Ugreid

[@tomtom98]

Why would you upgrade this. I mean maybe if you had parts and wanted to have some fun but otherwise it's a powerPC piece of shit that can't do anything useful in 2017 due to software limitations

[@ANTube]

zoeahz it's true the power pc's are not that powerful anymore but its just the love en great engineering. G4 looks just beautiful i love it