PowerBook Hard Drive upgrade.

[davidjearly]

Hi,

Could use some advice with this one. Can anyone reccommend where to get a hard drive upgrade for my 15" PowerBook G4 1.33Ghz. Looking for 100GB and up, 5400RPM.

I know the machine takes 2.5" (obviously), SATA, E-IDE (ATA-6) drives but I can't find these drives at my local stores (well, the ones that I have checked).

They only have PATA drives. Are they compatible? Not too sure on the differences there.

I'm in the UK but will buy online if I can get a good price.

Thanks, David

 

[Silentwave]

All PowerBook G4s use Parallel ATA hard drives, not SATA.

IDE/PATA/ATA are *basically* the same (speed and other minor differences, not sure how compatibility with the PB G4 is affected) while SATA is separate.

 

[livingfortoday]

Pretty much any of these drives should work. I don't know if there's a height limitation (ie you can't use 12.5mm drives, versus 9.5mm) in the Powerbook, but check the reviews and you should be ok.

 

[davidjearly]

All PowerBook G4s use Parallel ATA hard drives, not SATA.

IDE/PATA/ATA are *basically* the same (speed and other minor differences, not sure how compatibility with the PB G4 is affected) while SATA is separate.

Ok, so in that case this drive is not suitable? http://www.hitachigst.com/portal/site/en/menuitem.428b96664d580c5deb4703e3aac4f0a0/

The site, www.macupgrades.co.uk claims they use this drive (their upgrade page links to that page) for upgrading 1.33Ghz G4 PB's.

In any case, would these drives be compatible:

Samsung HM100JC 100GB 2.5" PATA

Samsung HM120JC 120GB 2.5" PATA

Samsung MP0804H 80GB 2.5" PATA

I can get these at my local store at the prices shown.

Thanks for your help guys,

David

 

[CanadaRAM]

Ok, so in that case this drive is not suitable? http://www.hitachigst.com/portal/site/en/menuitem.428b96664d580c5deb4703e3aac4f0a0/

The site, www.macupgrades.co.uk claims they use this drive (their upgrade page links to that page) for upgrading 1.33Ghz G4 PB's.

In any case, would these drives be compatible:

Samsung HM100JC 100GB 2.5" PATA

Samsung HM120JC 120GB 2.5" PATA

Samsung MP0804H 80GB 2.5" PATA

I can get these at my local store at the prices shown.

Thanks for your help guys,

David

Yes, the Hitachi SATA is totally unsuitable for any Powerbook.

The Samsungs should work, but be careful that whatever you buy comes with a full, written warranty from the manufacturer. It should be 3 years (or 5 years for Seagates).

 

[davidjearly]

Yes, the Hitachi SATA is totally unsuitable for any Powerbook.

The Samsungs should work, but be careful that whatever you buy comes with a full, written warranty from the manufacturer. It should be 3 years (or 5 years for Seagates).

Ok, so I purchased this drive. I'm sure it is compatible but just thought I would check. Seems like a good deal.

Thanks again, David