Jim Youkin shows us how to make the Apple logo in your Powerbook a different color. I'm surprised he did this with the Powerbook on (at least it looks like it in the photos); maybe it was for better lighting. While Jim chose the old rainbow-style Apple logo, I think I'd choose a nice blue so it glows the same blue as my Griffin PowerMate and LaCie HD power buttons. To find out what version of Mac OS you are running, go to the Apple logo in the top left corner, click it and choose About This Mac. From that window you will see the version number, processor, memory and chosen startup disk. Clicking Software Update will check for updates, and More Info... will open up an extensive list of everything on your machine.
![TUAW [Cafepress]](http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.tuaw.com/media/tuaw-cafepress-promo.png)
Advertise with us. (Learn more)
| # | Blogger | Posts | Cmts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steven Sande | 38 | 9 |
| 2 | Michael Rose | 31 | 24 |
| 3 | Mel Martin | 29 | 0 |
| 4 | Victor Agreda, Jr. | 25 | 8 |
| 5 | Mike Schramm | 25 | 1 |
| 6 | Brett Terpstra | 18 | 11 |
| 7 | Erica Sadun | 16 | 2 |
| 8 | Megan Lavey | 16 | 6 |
| 9 | Dave Caolo | 14 | 0 |
| 10 | Robert Palmer | 13 | 3 |
| 11 | David Winograd | 13 | 0 |
| 12 | Chris Rawson | 12 | 0 |
| 13 | Christina Warren | 9 | 28 |
| 14 | Tim Wasson | 8 | 0 |
| 15 | Michael Jones | 8 | 0 |
| 16 | Sang Tang | 7 | 1 |
| 17 | Cory Bohon | 6 | 0 |
| 18 | Casey Johnston | 6 | 0 |
| 19 | Jason Clarke | 6 | 1 |
| 20 | Mat Lu | 3 | 0 |
AppReview mobileme IpodTouch travel AppStore wwdc Iphone3gS ipod video photography software free app apple att game app-store wwdc09 AppleStore breakingnews AskTuaw update gaming twitter audio youtube SnowLeopard developer games gps podcast MacbookPro Iphone3g SoftwareUpdate mac iphone itunes release security ipod-touch music developers rumors features safari rumor retail apps MacOsX macbook
All contents copyright © 2003-2009, Weblogs, Inc. All rights reserved
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) is a member of the Weblogs, Inc. Network. Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, Notify AOL
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Jeremiah said 7:19PM on 12-02-2005
whoa! thank you so much for posting this. the guy actually posts a link to get the free swatch book. i hope they still send them after what could be a high demand in the next few days ;-)
Reply
Robert Nelson said 7:51PM on 12-02-2005
very cool way to change my new powerbook. thanks for posting, i cannot wait to try this!
Reply
Arses McGee said 9:02PM on 12-02-2005
I would be more interested in a way to remove the apple logo entirely, (match paint colors to the anodized aluminum and paint over & sand down)
or maybe polish a powerbook to a mirror shine...
or both.
very few people have the balls to marr their expensive 'books.
anyone got a albook that's currently beyond repair, and is willing to sell the chassis?
Reply
sterling said 9:33PM on 12-02-2005
This guy did his logo around the same time I did mine. I've got some pictures and a full write up on my site: http://sterlinganderson.net/blog/2005/03/25/colorize-your-powerbook-apple/
Reply
Christian said 10:21PM on 12-02-2005
Any way to do this for an iBook G4?
Reply
Adam said 11:59PM on 12-02-2005
I did this a long while ago on my 12" with blue, and boy does it look spiffy. Two problems with the way this guy did it, however. A) It's best to remove that white plastic entirely so that you get the optimal bright glow in your colour of choice. B) The latches on the bottom of the 12" display actually hinge. As such, if you start at the top, loosening the corners (I did it with an old calling card) and move down, it will take less work.
An iBook is done much the same way, except you need to take the two torx screws out of the side. Just work around the bezel (between the grey and the white) with a credit card (Service Manual actually suggests a black stick) or something similar. I've also done it with a Pismo, but that just requires a few screws to be taken out.
Reply
Alex said 2:30AM on 12-03-2005
If you make it blue, as a bonus all you'llneed to fill out your "glowing blue peripherals" bling is the Nokia 8800 (or 8801, depending where you are.)
:D
http://www.symplification.com/n8800/review/1
Reply
Klian said 7:01AM on 12-03-2005
I prefer the original apple logo without mods :)
Reply