MacBuild Specs
These specs (which change from time to time) show what components go into the types of Power PC MacBoxen that we build at FREE GEEK. If a particular model is not on this list, please ask a MacBuild instructor for advice.
Desktops
iMac G3
Auto Recycle
iMac G4 (Sunflower)
Auto Recycle
iMac G5 (All-in-one LCD)
Auto Recycle.
iMac Intel (All-in-one LCD)
Build for Store
iMac Intel (Aluminum)
Build for Store
250gb-320gb HDD
4gb of RAM
eMac
Autio Recycle
PowerMac G4
Auto Recycle
PowerMac G5
Auto Recycle
MacMini G4
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Laptops
iBook
As-Is
PowerBook G4
As-Is
MacBook
As-Is:
Remove existing hard drive. Install 1-2GB of RAM, install wiped HDD if available. Verify the machine will POST. Systems with broken screens, keyboards, etc, are to be recycled. MacBook – Core Duo
MacBook Pro – Core Duo
Build:
MacBook – Core 2 Duo below 2.4GHz 2GB of RAM, 100-120GB HDD
MacBook – Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz or higher 4GB of RAM, 160-250GB HDD
MacBook Pro
As-Is: Remove existing hard drive. Install 1-2GB of RAM, install wiped HDD if available. Verify the machine will POST. Systems with broken screens, keyboards, etc, are to be recycled.
MacBook Pro – Core Duo
Build: MacBook Pro - Core 2 Duo below 2.4GHz 2GB of RAM, 120-160GB HDD
MacBook Pro – Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz or higher 4GB of RAM, 160-250GB HDD
MacBook Pro – Core i series 4GB of RAM or higher, 250-500GB HDD
MacBook Air
Currently (10/2013), MacBook Airs are to be fully wiped, then tested with a Mac OS (they only accept a USB boot). They will be sold As-Is, with the charger. They WILL NOT have an OS installed on them.