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ktbubster

macrumors 6502a
Original poster
Jan 20, 2007
794
1
US
I know this may be an incredibly stupid question, but i seem to find conflicting things... but i want to replace an ibook g3 harddrive and i was wondering what exact specs I need to have with the harddrive for it to work.

would this harddrive work?

http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-5400R...4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1191810155&sr=8-8

also, are there any good suggestions of a good place to get good prices on harddrives and particular brands/types to get.

I am perfectly happy with a 5400 rpm drive. Just looking for something 60gb or larger for under 100 dollars.

Thanks in advance.
 

MacMan33

macrumors regular
Jun 27, 2007
109
0
Chicago
I just replaced my wifes G3 ibook with a 120gig HD 5400 and it rocks for her, much more space than the 30gig factory release. 80 for the drive. not bad
 

squeeks

macrumors 68040
Jun 19, 2007
3,393
15
Florida
the ibook g3s are a PAIN IN THE BUTT to get apart, i tried, gave up after step 36...there was a screw in an impossible place to get to that i had to remove, so i said eff it and put it back together...the ifixit guide shows its accessible by opening the optical guide, yeah the optical drive completely blocks it...at least on mine
 
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