is this the correct replacement for my G4?

[boynigel]

i've got a 2003 ppc G4 with a system hard drive that is on its way out. would this be a correct replacement:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...ark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Page=2#scrollFullInfo

 

[adcx64]

That drive will work fine.

 

[raysfan81]

i've got a 2003 ppc G4 with a system hard drive that is on its way out. would this be a correct replacement:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...ark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Page=2#scrollFullInfo

If its a desktop then yes you need a 3.5" model like that but if its a laptop then you would need a 2.5". You weren't specific when you described your problem because many Macs were made in 2003 with G4 processors in multiple form factors..

 

[adcx64]

Haha the fact that he could have been talking about a laptop didn't even cross my mind, I just assumed he had a PowerMac.

 

[raysfan81]

Haha the fact that he could have been talking about a laptop didn't even cross my mind, I just assumed he had a PowerMac.

In this case it could be very important. But I assumed he had a Powermac as well.

 

[boynigel]

In this case it could be very important. But I assumed he had a Powermac as well.

no, not a lap top. just installed it and it's not mounting to my desktop. why could this be?

 

[Nameci]

Have formatted it thru disk utility?

 

[boynigel]

Have formatted it thru disk utility?

no, i guess i missed that one. but if the drive isn't showing up for the install, is it going to show up in disk utility?

 

[Nameci]

It would, I guess.

 

[raysfan81]

no, i guess i missed that one. but if the drive isn't showing up for the install, is it going to show up in disk utility?

If the drive is working it should show up in disk utility. Just make sure you know the drive model name so you don't format the wrong thing.