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installing an SSD drive to my PowerBookG4

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zoran

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can an SSD drive be installed on a PowerbookG4?
and if so how can this be done?
 
zoran said:
thanx but i have no idea what a 2.5" P-ATA (IDE) SSD is :eek:
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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
 
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?
 
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.
 
OrangeSVTguy said:
That model is cake. Just remove the bottom cover and remove the screws holding the HDD caddy in. :D

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