is that the hard drive is failing. So...
Presuming you are talking about a blue and white - this site *should* give you what you want to know... http://www.apple.com/support/powermac/g3/
Is there a local Mac User Group near you?
http://www.apple.com/usergroups/
Clicking Noise During Bootup plus Slow Computer then freezes
I have and old Slot loading G3 that I would like to use for my younger children. I have upgraded to a Mac dual 1.8 GHz Power PC G5 and have retired the G3. I don't have any important files on the G3 would just like to get it going for the kids to use. I am basicly a mac wanna be who has been self taught and need someone who can give me options for rendering the G3 as useable. Could I use another hard drive to get it going or suggestions on possible remedies. Detailed instructions are a must PLEASE! If you need specs I'll dig them up if someone replies.

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