caslis.com/mac/ibook/ibdrive.html Go to the above URL for instructions to replace the HD in your iBook. I did it, it's not really hard, but it's a lot of work and stress (�3 hours)…

What was that company again that will do it for you and even transfer your HD data to the new drive? After seeing the picts I don't think I want to do it myself.... but at the sam…

MCE Powerbook Products will do it. Their web site is at http://store.powerbook1.com/ . If you have them do it, let us know how things work out... I've been thinking about having…

Personally, "improvising" on your iBook the way mentioned in "wibur"'s post is kind of outlandish. Maybe he didn't know the drive sizes and all... No matter. You can also order iB…

I'm just about to put a 12gig 2.5" IDE (9.5mm) drive into my Rev 1 (3 gig) iBook. I'll post back later to let you all know how it went

Ok, that has to have been the most stressful thing I have ever done in my entire life (Including total component transplants on antique synthesisers, open clock multiplier surgery …

Congratulations... You're more brave than I, and probably a lot of people on this forum...

Thanks. The only problem is, I really don't want to have to do that again, but my brother's now commenting on how cool it would be to put a 12gig drive in his iBook (and guess who …

Yes indeed, I was clueless enough to think just maybe I could put a desktop drive in a laptop. Thanks for the replies.

Just for information sake, there ARE adapters to take IDE (and even SCSI) laptop hard drives to regular cable size, for mounting in desktops, etc. They sell them at Fry's Electron…

I found a website with a photo guide of replacing or installing a new ibook hard drive. http://www.caslis.com When there click on mac stuff. Then click on the iBook section. (Cas…

Holy **** . I'm DEFINETLY not trying that.

I am even too scared to replace the extremely cramped hard drive on my PowerBook G3 Lombard. The iBook wasn't meant to be tinkered with. Remember, it's a consumer model. And you c…

actually, mine's used for writing games (unfortunately, not Mac ones), as well as playing them, watching VCD movies, playing CDs and MP3s and doing DTP and minor Web design work. N…

Ca$h, do you know if thats only between Rev A's and D's? I need a replacement for a Rev C drive and was gunna use one out of a fried Rev/B. I couldn't see any probs!!? + wat do the…

Basically, Rev A Cdroms are Rev A only. I dont know why... but I've been breaking that rule for a while and nothing has happened..yet.... So, Rev B-D is all the same (cept for th…

Ok, ic, thanks for clearing that up. Stole some nice mini screwdrivers from physics today so we're all up and running again, cheers

What do you mean "after playing with it a bit"?

I would settle for software to save/load my G4 firmware. Firmware updates seem to sometimes lead to problems, and I would not mind having the option to go back.

i'm attempting to make the drive region free. i have a firmware upgrade to do this but i would at least like to back mine up before attempting it.

I think silver would look AWESOME. The thing is, is it will rub off, no matter what kind of paint you use. But here are my suggestions anyway: Satin Silver (with Brushed Alu…

The pic came from here. Gallery here. ps. I know it is not an iBook. Yours could be the first! [This message has been edited by reader50 (edited 06-27-2000).]

Black!

Definately black. Paint the insides of the case like the guy that painted his G3 did. That way it won't flake off. ------------------ -Ruddigger ------------------ Have you had yo…

I like this one. [This message has been edited by oscar (edited 06-28-2000).]