All of a sudden my DVD drive got VERY loud and is having issues with ejecting the disc. it also occasionaly puts marks on the disc. I replaced the drive with a NEW dvd drive, SAME…

Quote: Originally posted by lembob: All of a sudden my DVD drive got VERY loud and is having issues with ejecting the disc. it also occasionaly puts marks on the disc. …

I am a newbie Mac user, would the firmware be accessable via "software update"?

Nope, you'd maybe have to get it here http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=120019 Not entirely sure though, it's an old article.

What type of screwdriver does one need to, say, insert an AirPort Extreme card or some RAM? I heard it was something like a "Torx" screwdriver ... ?

Yeah, it's the Torx T-8 screwdriver. You should be able to get them at any major hardware store.

What model PowerBook? Some of them just have Philips 0 or 00 screws.

Quote: Originally posted by Macola: What model PowerBook? Some of them just have Philips 0 or 00 screws. Brand-new PowerBook G4 15". -Sam

Quote: Originally posted by selowitch: Brand-new PowerBook G4 15". -Sam Can't say for sure...I know the 17" has #0 screws, but it should be in your user's manual.

I ordered one from Macsales.com. Used to it to add ram to my powerbook. Terrance

It's a small Phillips. Don't know the technical name of the size, but it's the kind you would find on many small electronic devices.

Quote: Originally posted by selowitch: What type of screwdriver does one need to, say, insert an AirPort Extreme card or some RAM? I heard it was something like a "Torx…

I use a 0 tip phillips

Quote: Originally posted by fizzlemynizzle: the airport extreme is installed in the battery compartment of the 15" albook, no tools needed. to get at the RAM compartmen…

Quote: Originally posted by selowitch: Good to know, thank you. Do I need the Torx screwdriver at all, then? Do yourself a favor and get a #000 phillips. The manu…

See my post in this thread. It has the Sears product number for a screwdriver kit that was seemingly put together with the PowerBook technician in mind. tooki

Could you possibly post the dimensions of the laptop pocket? I know Crumpler has posted them, but they're not particularly accurate and in fact, don't make much sense (their heigh…

I fit my 15" Albook, all the included accessories and discs, apple bt mouse, my ipod and it's accessories, and a 1.5" text book and a folder.

Quote: Originally posted by pgolf: I fit my 15" Albook, all the included accessories and discs, apple bt mouse, my ipod and it's accessories, and a 1.5" text book and a …

where'd you find that deal? i'm lookin' for 1 too

Quote: Originally posted by stronzo: where'd you find that deal? i'm lookin' for 1 too Sorry, a one off deal, $75 CDN. I just hope I can squeeze this behemoth in…

Wack-o-phone? I have the previous model that looked a bit different on the outside. I do believe the dimensions are the same. As far as the laptop pocket in the back of the bag: …

I Use my Wack-o-Phone with a 12"pb. With the pb in there, I can fit all my accessories ( cables, chargers, bt mouse, and my ipod + dock), a 1.5" binder, small text book, a few cd'…

Guess the new one fits the 15" Tibook and Albook just fine. If you get the older one, trust me, it won't fit. Mark (who's 12"PB is just swimming in my wack-o-phone)

Quote: Originally posted by mchang: Guess the new one fits the 15" Tibook and Albook just fine. If you get the older one, trust me, it won't fit. Mark (who's 12"PB is j…