Q: Change PowerBook into MacBook Pro

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G Colin

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Is it possible to take the guts out of my PowerBook G4 and install a new OS for Mountain Lion?

PowerBook, iOS 5.1.1

Posted on May 21, 2014 7:17 AM

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No. Only way to get anything newer is to sell the PowerBook and buy a new MBP. The hardware is so different there is no way to refit it.

Allan

Posted on May 21, 2014 7:23 AM

Q: Change PowerBook into MacBook Pro

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Accepted Answer · May 21, 2014 7:23 AM

Allan Eckert

Level 9 (54,112 points)

Desktops

May 21, 2014 7:23 AM in response to G Colin

No. Only way to get anything newer is to sell the PowerBook and buy a new MBP. The hardware is so different there is no way to refit it.

Allan