Even better, ibook g4 upgrades can be performed yourself. The last 3 pages of the hard drive replacement guide is a screw matrix. We also provide refurbished macs, external storage, docks, accessories, and more. I have the black display problem on my g3 which looks too involved for me to fix, so i am looking for a used ibook that i can move my g3 hard drive into. Well, i wana upgrade my ibook hard drive but i have nooo clue how this is done.
Accessing the hard disk drive is complex and timeconsuming, involving partial disassembly of the unit and the removal of over 30 differentsized screws. One ram slot allows an easy speed boost with a ram chip swap. June 24, 2001 added the screw template page 10 and clarified some of the instructions. Replacement parts for your ibook g4 model to fix your broken computer. Note that this is not a job for anyone who doesnt really know what theyre doing, will void your apple warranty, and is likely best left to trained technicians. At this time we will focus on ibook g4 hard drive compatibility. G4 ibook hard drive replacement problem apple ios os. Current upgrade capacities now available in the mce ibook hard drive upgrade service are 10 gb, 20 gb, 30 gb, 40 gb, and 60 gb. I just needed to remove the functioning hard drive from a 2003 ibook not sure which model. Im the type of computer user that feels comfortable working on laptops, but i heard working on. Dec 07, 2004 hard to upgrade small capacity hard drive solution. Replace your own hard drive or contact our repair center for our powerbook, ibook, and macbook hard drive upgrade options.
We offer a wide range of repairs for ibook g4 laptops. Dec 23, 2002 yeh ifix it is amazing, i put a dvd drive in my ibook 600 12 inch, the directions are dummy proof, and the hdd is right next to the cddvd drive, it should be easy to do, just make sure you have little boxes labeled so you know what screws go where, as usual when i take somthing apart i am left with little reminders, about 10 screws that apparantly apple put in for good measure lol who needs. In addition, the hard drives installed by mce technologies carry a full 3year warranty, compared to just one year of warranty coverage for the computers original internal hard drive. We hadnt used it in a few years because the screen was shot and i suspect the motherboard was on its way out. Laptop screen replacement, hard drive and memory ram upgrades, mac apple data recovery. Remove the metal hard drive retaining bracket from the computer.
Feb 10, 2004 the apple ibook g4 is the last mac to abandon the g3 processor in favor of the faster g4. These instructions were close enough for this slightly different model. Hard to upgrade small capacity hard drive solution. Additional buildtoorder options for the new ibook g4 include the ability to upgrade to up to 1. All of our replacement parts are tested to rigorous standards and backed by our industryleading warranty.
Let me first explain that i am completely mac illiterate. Apple combo drive cd burner upgrade aluminum g4 or ibook g4 mac parts and send in mac repair service for your apple macbook, macbook pro, imac, iphone or ipad. Click on the image above to see more details about 40gb hard drive apple ibook g3 g4 images display the right interface and the actual item might be slightly different 40gb hard drive apple ibook g3 g4. Watch as jeff performs surgery on his ibook g4, replacing the stock 40 gb hard drive with a new 5400 rpm 60 gb hard drive, using instructions. Rebecca from small dog electronics shows how to correctly and efficiently replace the hard drive in a g4 ibook. Hi all, i followed the ifixit guide to upgrade the hard drive in my 12 800 mhz g4 ibook ifixit. Apple macbook, powerbook hard drive upgrades pro and ibook. How to replace the hard drive in a g3 ibooksnow macrumors. Apple combo drive cd burner upgrade macbook pro and powerbook.
Tittle has posted a web page with instructions and photo illustrations for upgrading the hard drive in an ibook. How do you replace or upgrade the hard drive in the powerbook g4. Details and instructions to upgrade the hard drive and the optical drive in the clamshell ibook, white ibook, and ibook g4 models. Also, the drive is one that was purchased in 2004 for an ibook g3. Screen repair, ibook hard drive upgrades, mpeg4 converter. This video shows you how to replace the hard drive in an ibook g4 933mhz to 1.
But if you want to use the external drive as you main system, really i dont know, but will probably be a slow if you achieve it. Add the installation service from the list below to your cart along with your chosen hard drive. Instructions to replace hard drive in ibook 500 revised. Sometime we want to purchase hard drive to replace our old hard drive because it had been damaged or we want to upgrade the capacity. As we know there is a few model of ibook g4 that we can look at apple website. The sponginess was corrected in the powerpc g4 models. Kiss your old hard drive goodbye but seriously, backup your data. I did this not just for upgrade but because g4 had been out of service for over 12mths due to what i believed was a faulty logic board. Use a coin to rotate the battery locking screw 90 degrees clockwise.
All with the help of the guide from and previous experience with lots of powerbooks. My ibook g4 had some differences there was a bracket retaining the hdd, screw placements werent quite the same, the l screw in step 25 is actually a larger headed screw. Put the ibook on a smooth and clean surface, the operation requires. Apr 19, 2004 additional buildtoorder options for the new ibook g4 include the ability to upgrade to up to 1.
Replacing harddrive on ibook apple ios os help fix. Felt pretty confident about having followed instructions to the letter no guessing about replacing screws, no forcing to close it back up, etc. Can the hard drive in an apple ibook g3 be moved to an ibook g4. Can the hard drive in an apple ibook g3 be moved to an. Can the combo drive and the memory chips be moved from the g3 to the g4. Note that this is not a job for anyone who doesnt really know what theyre doing, will void your apple warranty, and. Universal drive adapters and small accessories guaranteed with fast shipping and easy returns. Im assuming that i can use it on the g4 ibook as well.
I did this not just for upgrade but because g4 had been out of service for over 12mths due to what i believed was a. Hard drive upgrade on ibook g4 12 archive view return to standard view. How to upgrade ibook g4 memory, os, etc apple community. Lb1 high performance leather unisex business messenger bag briefcase bag for apple ibook laptop 14. Upgrade memory, hard drive, battery, or the superdrive of any apple ibook g4.
Should i get a idepata ssd 32 gb, or a msata bridge and a msata ssd. How to upgrade ibook g4 memory, os, etc i bought my ibook g4 in 2004 and am finding it is running quite slow especially internet. The line targeted entrylevel, consumer and education markets. In this video i will be upgrading the hard drive in an ibook g3 clamshell. Powerbook g4 aluminium 17 upgrades upgrade your mac. Make sure that you reconnect the keyboard cable before replacing the ram shield. I can hardly store anything on it i bought an external hard drive and store all of my files, music, pictures, etc. Hard drive upgrades take the stress out of any hard drive upgrade. Can the hard drive in an apple ibook g3 be moved to an ibook. I put scotch tape on each screw location and stuck each screw in the listed area as.
New ibook rumors, ibook hard drive upgrade tutorial. The next upgrade i am going to perform on my g4 ibook is an ssd. When i attempt to startup, it goes to a grey screen and states several codes, including. Upgrade the ram and storage of nearly any apple computer at. Apple combo drive cd burner upgrade powerbook medic. The apple ibook g4 is the last mac to abandon the g3 processor in favor of the faster g4. Nov 17, 20 can the hard drive in an apple ibook g3 be moved to an ibook g4. Replacing harddrive on ibook apple ios os help fix mac. When reassembling your ibook, make sure that you reconnect the keyboard cable before replacing the ram shield. Apr 18, 20 in this video i will be upgrading the hard drive in an ibook g3 clamshell. Also, if i buy a combo drive on ebay, can i insall that also. How do you replace or upgrade the hard drive in the ibook. Apple mac hard drive upgrade mac replacement hard drives. You can boot from usb, i have done it several times on an ibook g3 and g4, as long as the external drive is properly set you wont have any problem.
Instructions covering how to replace or upgrade the hard drive in every powerbook g4 system, powerbook g4 compatible hard drives, and. For users with extensive experience upgrading notebooks, however, the always excellent ifixit provides guides for the ibook clamshell, ibook g3 12inch, ibook g3 14inch, ibook g4 12inch, and ibook g4 14inch that include instructions to replace or upgrade the hard drive as well as other internal components. This range of drives will work in your powerbook g4 17, although user installation is advised against. How do you replace or upgrade the hard drive in the ibook models. For more information, see our apple hardware guide listings for the 12inch 1. To get a compatible apple mac hard drive upgrade or replacement service for mac pro, mac mini, imac, powerbook g4, ibook g4, macbook, macbook air and macbook pro models, please make contact with the mac response centre in london. The ibook g4 mid2005 models additionally include the sudden motion sensor technology that stops the hard drive heads from moving if the notebook is dropped, and the scrolling trackpad that allows one to scroll or pan by touching the trackpad with two fingers instead of one both borrowed from the powerbook g4 series. If you dont want to fit a new hard drive yourself, you can take advantage of the macupgrades installation service.
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