Feeler: FS Powerbook 1.33/ 1.25 GB/ Dead Harddrive

[macmanmatty]

Hello I have very good powerbook 1.33 Ghz powerbook that I just bought on this forum that needs a new harddrive and F12 key other than that it is in very good condition. I was going to install the harddrive but bad one screw stopped the whole process:(.

Make me offers on this. I would trade for a working Ibook G4. Also for 100 dollars extra I will include the new hardrive (80 GB 5200 Rpm western digtal) I bought to fix it.


EDIT this is a 12" model

[amacgenius]

Trade for a G5 17" 1.6ghz iMiac G5/80gb HD/1gb RAM/Combo Drive/Airport Extreme - minor screen crack at the top.

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[macmanmatty]

Trade for a G5 17" 1.6ghz iMiac G5/80gb HD/1gb RAM/Combo Drive/Airport Extreme - minor screen crack at the top.

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No sorry I'm only looking to trade for a laptop

[pmartin]

Would you ever consider trading it for a PC laptop?

[amacgenius]

No sorry I'm only looking to trade for a laptop

That's ok - got any price in mind, very interested in this.

[bwanac]

I have PMd you sir.

Also higly interested.

[Bob_Barker]

What do you mean about the screw? Is that to say you couldn't install the drive personally, or that there's something wrong with the computer that prevents the drive from being replaced?

[dsharits]

I'm interested, but I would need to see some pictures of what we're dealing with here (plus the screw that's causing the problem).

[macmanmatty]

I'm interested, but I would need to see some pictures of what we're dealing with here (plus the screw that's causing the problem).


The screw head is very stripped thus I can't take it out. Mabye someone else could or pay to have it fixed (which I may still do). I will post pics later.

[livingfortoday]

The screw head is very stripped thus I can't take it out. Mabye someone else could or pay to have it fixed (which I may still do). I will post pics later.

I had this same problem once. You can use a dremel to drill through the screw and remove it like that. At least, that's what worked for me. Gotta be reeeeally careful, though.

[macmanmatty]

I had this same problem once. You can use a dremel to drill through the screw and remove it like that. At least, that's what worked for me. Gotta be reeeeally careful, though.


But, then would you put the screw back??

[livingfortoday]

But, then would you put the screw back??

No, that destroys the screw. I have a Ti book, so I have half a dozen screws down there, so it never seemed a big deal. i don't know if the Al books really need all the screws, or if they can get by minus one.

Edit: I should mention that I've done this on my Ti and an older G3 iBook, and both were ok. It just took a lot of care, and I would really recommend having someone else do it if you're not comfortable.

[macmanmatty]

No, that destroys the screw. I have a Ti book, so I have half a dozen screws down there, so it never seemed a big deal. i don't know if the Al books really need all the screws, or if they can get by minus one.

Edit: I should mention that I've done this on my Ti and an older G3 iBook, and both were ok. It just took a lot of care, and I would really recommend having someone else do it if you're not comfortable.


I would do that but this screw is important and needs to be there as it one of the 2 that hold the keyboard

[macmanmatty]

650 shipped anyone??

[elfin buddy]

Would you be able to post some pictures of the PowerBook and the defective screw? I think that would make potential buyers (like myself) less wary.

What are the detailed specs of the machine? And are you shipping it in the original box? Thanks!

[mashinhead]

650 shipped anyone??


I'm interested, but i too would like some pics, and the nature of waht it would take to fix this. How old is this, and have you had anyother problems with it.?

[Demon Hunter]

650 shipped anyone??

I'm also very interested. Please post some high-resolution photos!

[mylexon20s]

I haven't heard from you, and then saw this post.. Take the computer to apple and let them get it out.. I mean, you only paid $550 for it.. So it'd be worth getting it fixed.. What screw was messed up? b/c i haven't opened it before?
-matt

[mylexon20s]

I haven't heard from you, and then saw this post.. Take the computer to apple and let them get it out.. I mean, you only paid $550 for it.. So it'd be worth getting it fixed.. What screw was messed up? b/c i haven't opened it before?
-matt

I also have pics of everything on the laptop.. including the keyboard.. Did you break the f12 while trying to disassemble.. PM me b/c I might be interested in buying this back.. A deal finally came through and I got money going again.. PM me
-Matt

[csubear]

I had this same problem once. You can use a dremel to drill through the screw and remove it like that. At least, that's what worked for me. Gotta be reeeeally careful, though.

Same thing happend to me while replacing my harddrive in my 12", I did the same thing.

[macmanmatty]

Here are some pics (sorry for the low res they were taken on my only working digtal camera which is very old) The damaged screw is the left screw that holds down the keyboard

[macmanmatty]

The damaged screw and f12 key

[mashinhead]

how soon could i get it if i paid now? in ca

[macmanmatty]

how soon could i get it if i paid now? in ca

Depends on how you want it shipped

[mashinhead]

where are you located

[Chef Medeski]

Would you part with the 1GB RAM in trade for a 256 MB plus cash?

[livingfortoday]

You wouldn't be interested in trading this for a desktop peecee wouldja?

[mashinhead]

also how much did you want for this? please let me know soon, i'm really looking to decide asap. so i want to know what up. Thanks.

[macmanmatty]

also how much did you want for this? please let me know soon, i'm really looking to decide asap. so i want to know what up. Thanks.

now only 625 shipped

[techster82]

Sent you a PM. I am interested but want to work on that price.

[macmanmatty]

600 shipped anyone?