Can Macbook internal parts be custom fit into an empty 12" Powerbook shell?

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Can Macbook internal parts be custom fit into an empty 12" Powerbook shell?

I have a love-hate relationship with my new Macbook. It's very fast and I now have Tiger, etc., but the size, shape and keyboard are awful for me.

As an older woman who hunts and pecks, the Powerbook keyboard was just the right size and "feel" for my hands. Also, I could clearly see the black letters.

The Macbook keys are spaced too far apart for my fingers, they feel funny, and I can't read the light gray against white lettering.

If I can't get someone to squeeze this into my beloved 12" Powerbook, can I at least switch the key plates that you press on between the two? Maybe there are key letter stickers with large letters on them that I can get...??

Thanks ....

Grannie Geek
Grannie Geek

Macbook, Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Posted on Apr 26, 2007 12:57 PM

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Answer 1

Haribol

Level 4

2,455 points

Apr 26, 2007 1:03 PM in response to Riis

Maybe
there are key letter stickers with large letters on
them that I can get...??

Yes you can get it,it's no problem. Have a look Here.

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Answer 2

JoeyR

Level 6

8,305 points

Apr 26, 2007 1:03 PM in response to Riis

Unfortunately, it is nearly impossible to do what you want to do. The PowerBook and MacBook have virtually no common components between them. Your best bet may be simply to get a USB keyboard. Another option may be to switch to a black MacBook... the keys are white lettering on black keys... very easy to read. While it would be an unusual request, I don't see any technical reason why Apple wouldn't be able to fit your white MacBook with a black keyboard. Perhaps if you explain your situation to them, they can work something out.

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