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ibook g4 :changing hard drive...

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forsakengod23

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So i'd like to change the hard drive of my ibook g4 and i'd like to get some feedback from people who already did it.Is it as hard as some website says ?

Second question : i presently have a 40gb 4200 rpm with 2mb cache . Would i see any performance gain in real-life if i changed it to a 160gb 5400 with 8mb cache ? Which hard drive model would you suggest?
 
tom vilsack

tom vilsack

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not that hard...just use ifixit web site....(i also take pics as i go along)

as for the harddrive...it will make a big difference (i changed my old 30 gig one in a mac mini to a 160 gig) before running leopard was a pain...afterwards it ran good
 
OrangeSVTguy

OrangeSVTguy

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The performance will definitely be noticeable.

Once you've done it enough times, it becomes easy. I had it down to less than 1/2 hour to change them out. Just keep track of your screws and you'll be alright.
 
Lord Blackadder

Lord Blackadder

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As mentioned above, use iFixit, it is an excellent resource. Keep track of the screws, be patient, and it it should be a pretty straightforward process. Performance should be noticeably better with the new drive.
 
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