7200RPM HD in iBook G4?

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Icedog

macrumors member

Original poster

• Feb 11, 2004

• #1

Would putting a 7200RPM HD in an iBook G4 be advisable? My only real concerns are power supply, and heat. Any input would be advisable

- Thanks!

 

G5orbust

macrumors 65816

• Feb 11, 2004

• #2

If heat is a concern, then your best bet is to not do it. Best advice I can give you.

 

bousozoku

Moderator emeritus

• Feb 11, 2004

• #3

Check to see the heat and power profiles for the fastest iBook G4 drive. Then, compare those to the latest 7200 rpm drives. If you find something equal or smaller, you would be fine in switching.

 

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jtown

macrumors 6502

• Feb 12, 2004

• #4

Tests have shown that there is almost no difference in run time. (A few minutes at most which is a statistically meaningless aberration given the runtimes involved.) Performance, on the other hand, is noticably better.

I'd say your main concern should be the warranty which will will no longer exist after you've totally disassembled and reassembled the entire machine. 🙂 That's why I tell people to get the 60 gig drive upgrade when they buy an ibook. And bluetooth.

 

virividox

macrumors 601

• Feb 12, 2004

• #5

if ur warranty is dead
you need more space
and want to have fun seeing the inside of your laptop then go ahead

just make sure you get a good hd that will suit ur ibook

also check how much power it consumes this will affect battery life for sure