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Jan 6, 2013 8:59 AM in response to scottygh76by edex67,Depends on the model of G4. The HDD can be replaced in most models by yourself or by a computer repair shop (more expensive). They use either IDE or SATA depending on the model number.
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Jan 6, 2013 10:02 AM in response to scottygh76by Texas Mac Man,Here's the DIY instructions.
But you need to identify what model G4 PB. What size (diagonal) screen does it have? Did you get any system disks with it?
Cheers, Tom
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Jan 6, 2013 2:05 PM in response to Texas Mac Manby scottygh76,Tom,
Thankyou for getting back to me so quickly may I ask you how would i know what it is if itsa titanium or aluminuim.. I know its a 17 inch monitor the model of my computer is an A1107.. I have the old hardrive that came with it and yes I have all the start up discs aswell.
Sorry for all the questions its that I am swapping over to a mac from pc ( I hear you applauding.. lol )
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Jan 6, 2013 2:18 PM in response to scottygh76by John Galt,An A1107 is an Aluminum PowerBook G4 a/k/a PowerBook5,7
Here are more DIY instructions from iFixit. You will need tiny tools for tinier fasteners that you must be cautious not to inhale. Use an egg carton to keep track of the pieces. Remove the eggs first.
If it does not already have the maximum 2 GB memory, buy it. Purchase memory from Crucial.
Don't expect a standing ovation. Your PowerBook is eight years old... an eternity in computer years. Unlike a PC though, it's still usable, just don't expect it to perform like a new MacBook Pro.