installing an SSD drive to my PowerBookG4

[zoran]

can an SSD drive be installed on a PowerbookG4?
and if so how can this be done?

 

[simsaladimbamba]

If you find a 2.5" P-ATA (IDE) SSD, then it will work.
Look on iFixIt for guides on how to accomplish the upgrade.

 

[zoran]

If you find a 2.5" P-ATA (IDE) SSD, then it will work.
Look on iFixIt for guides on how to accomplish the upgrade.

thanx but i have no idea what a 2.5" P-ATA (IDE) SSD is

 

[simsaladimbamba]

thanx but i have no idea what a 2.5" P-ATA (IDE) SSD is

That is why I linked to search results.
P-ATA is the interface for connecting HDDs and SSDs in G4 PowerBooks, S-ATA is the interface on all Intel MacBooks and MacBook Pros.
As SSDs offer faster speeds, they are preferred to use S-ATA as interface, as S-ATA is faster than P-ATA, thus not many P-ATA SSDs exist and they are quite small and expensive compared to their S-ATA brethren.
http://www.harddrivereport.com/pata_vs_ata_vs_sata_vs_ide.html

 

[brycemason]

The only PATA SSD worth looking at is the one made by OWC. I use a 240GB one and it's awesome.

http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/SSD/OWC/Mercury_Legacy_Pro

 

[zoran]

ok thanx guys now i got a better idea about them those two interfaces , but what about making the installation? any info on that, perhaps a video?

 

[Nameci]

I don't know what exact powerbook you have but this might help you out.

http://www.ifixit.com/Browse/PowerBook

 

[brycemason]

I followed that guide and had no trouble. If you've never taken apart a computer before it might be intimidating, especially because of the tight plastic seal clamping the top and bottom together. Go slowly, don't force much.

 

[zoran]

I don't know what exact powerbook you have but this might help you out.

http://www.ifixit.com/Browse/PowerBook

Ι have the G4 1.67GHz, Aluminum version, but i dont see any videos on this matter!

 

[Nameci]

You don't need a video, you can dl the pdf documentation.

 

[OrangeSVTguy]

Ι have the G4 1.67GHz, Aluminum version, but i dont see any videos on this matter!

That model is cake. Just remove the bottom cover and remove the screws holding the HDD caddy in.

You can also always use a Compact Flash memory card and the IDE>Comfact Flash adapter.

 

[bizzle]

That model is cake. Just remove the bottom cover and remove the screws holding the HDD caddy in.

You can also always use a Compact Flash memory card and the IDE>Comfact Flash adapter.

Eh? You have to take the top case off to get to the hard drive.

Also, Compact Flash to IDE adapter is going to be much much slower.

 

[zoran]

Eh? You have to take the top case off to get to the hard drive.

Also, Compact Flash to IDE adapter is going to be much much slower.

plz i need some pics to have a little guidance on this
and why will it be much slower? you think it wont be worth it? please tell me more!

 

[Nameci]

If you the non-hires model, try the link below. The ifixit.com tutorials are well documented and well described manual.

http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/PowerBook-G4-Aluminum-15-Inch-1-5-1-67-GHz-Hard-Drive-Replacement/345/1