All iBooks use IDE / ATA drives. SATA need not apply. Reiterating the drive size limit: 300, 333, 433, 500 and 600 MHz models would not see a drive partition larger than 127GB. A larger drive can be put in, but 127 is as large a piece the machine will see. No point putting in a 250 or 500GB drive if only 127GB will be seen. I think the smallest available "new" drive is 160GB.<div>
<br></div><div>This is an intense upgrade/repair, as was said earlier, and not for the queasy. Do not rush this, and don't hesitate to ask for help when (not if) you need it.</div><div><br></div><div>We did these all the time when I was at Haddock, and I can now get in and out of an (white, square) iBook HD repair in about 1.5 - 2 hours. A (colored, clamshell) iBook HD repair takes the better part of an evening (you must remove the display). It takes uninterrupted focus, the proper tools, good organization, and space to spread out. Send the kids to the neighbors and the cats to the basement.<br>
<br>Peace,<br>CW<br><br>---------------------------------------------------------<br><br>CW Smith<br>Windows & Macintosh service and repair<br>Apple Certified Macintosh Technician<br><br>Phone: (515) 577-1716<br><a href="mailto:cwsmith7@gmail.com">cwsmith7@gmail.com</a><br>
<br>"Guitar, bass, percussion, Macintosh"<br><br>---------------------------------------------------------<br>
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