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What hard drive does PowerBook G4 use?
“Titanium” PowerBook G4 models use a 2.5″ Ultra ATA/66 notebook hard drive and “Aluminum” PowerBook G4 models use a 2.5″ Ultra ATA/100 notebook hard drive. Apple does not recommend that end users attempt to replace the hard drive in the “Aluminum” PowerBook G4 models.
Can you upgrade PowerBook G4?
The processor in all PowerBook G4 models is soldered to the motherboard. Consequently, it is not feasible to upgrade the processor.
How old is an Apple PowerBook G4?
The 1 GHz version of the Titanium G4 is the last, and fastest, PowerBook that can natively run Mac OS 9 (version 9.2….1st generation: Titanium.
| The Titanium PowerBook G4 (nicknamed TiBook) | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Apple Computer, Inc. |
| Release date | January 9, 2001 |
| Discontinued | September 16, 2003 |
| CPU | PowerPC G4, 400 MHz–1 GHz |
How do I remove hard drive from iBook?
MacBook Pro Hard Drive Removal
- Step 1 Power off MacBook Pro. Turn the Macbook Pro off and unplug all power sources.
- Step 2 Remove Screws.
- Step 3 Remove Back Cover.
- Step 4 Find Hard Drive.
- Step 5 Remove Black Bar.
- Step 6 Lift Hard Drive out of MacBook Pro.
- Step 7 Detach Hard Drive from Black Bar.
How do I wipe the harddrive on my ibook g4?
You should have the original installation disk. Insert it and start up holding the ‘C’ key down to start from it. When it’s loaded (it will be quite slow) choose ‘Disk Utilities’ from the ‘Utlities’ menu, select the hard disk and erase it.
How much does replacing a Mac hard drive cost?
MacBook Pro hard drive replacement: $80 per hour of labor (typically 3-4 hours labor) plus parts ($75 for a 240-gigabyte to $260 for a terabyte solid-state hard drive).
Does ibook G4 have Bluetooth?
The AirPort (802.11b) and AirPort Extreme (802.11g) capabilities, as well as Bluetooth functionality, for each PowerBook G4 system is provided on the specs page for the model of interest.
Can the PowerBook G4 aluminum be upgraded?
There are a number of components in the PowerBook G4 Aluminum 12″ 1-1.5 GHz that can be cost effectively upgraded. Memory: RAM increases speed and performance of applications. Upgrading RAM is easy and requires minimal disassembly. The Aluminum 12″ 1-1.5 GHz uses PC2700 RAM, and we offer different sizes, from 128 MB to 1 GB.
What type of hard drive does the PowerBook G4 use?
Information regarding the type of hard drive used in each PowerBook G4 model is provided on the specs page for the model of interest. “Titanium” PowerBook G4 models use a 2.5″ Ultra ATA/66 notebook hard drive and “Aluminum” PowerBook G4 models use a 2.5″ Ultra ATA/100 notebook hard drive.
How do I identify a PowerBook G4?
If you are not sure which PowerBook G4 you have, and the Model Identifier and EMC Number below are not sufficient for identification, you also may look it up with other identifiers — including its Serial Number — with EveryMac.com’s Ultimate Mac Lookup feature and the EveryMac app. If you need more help, refer to Mac Identification.