on iBook G4, my combo drive in not working (no more accepting cds!) I purches a new super drive 8x and I wanna replace by myself. How coplicated is!? and where can I find an installation & repair manual. Thanks
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HELP! How to replace combo drive on iBook G4 by myself!
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just requires a few tools, a little patience, and keeping track of numerous screws. here's a good tutorial: http://www.hardmac.com/articles/53/page1tristanman said:
Sometimes it's nice to have a range of guides just to be sure but you should probably only follow one of the predominantly. 
12 inch iBook
14 inch iBook
12 inch iBook
14 inch iBook
The guides are easy enough to follow, but here's some advice:
USE GOOD TOOLS!
You will regret it if you happen to strip a screw with a cheapo screwdriver. I love my $20 Wiha precision screwdrivers for just that reason. Never stripped a screw since I've got them.
USE GOOD TOOLS!
You will regret it if you happen to strip a screw with a cheapo screwdriver. I love my $20 Wiha precision screwdrivers for just that reason. Never stripped a screw since I've got them.
mbopy22 said:Sorry for this stupid quesition... but I was told that the iBook 12" doesn't accept powerdrive (CD + DVD burner) is that true or not??
Cause I just read that you're going to put a powedrive to yours...
Do you mean Superdrive? They don't come standard with Superdrives and it's not a BTO option but with the correct installation they can work just as well as the standard Combo drive.
kugino said:
GOD BLESS YOU all for fast answers!!! THANKS!
I have an iBook 14" 1 Ghz, but will be the same like the tutorial for ibook 12" !?...I Hope!