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iBook G4 parts in Ireland

  • 07-02-2007 12:27pm
    #1
    Timmah!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 152 ✭✭


    Hello,

    Just wondering if anyone can recommend a supplier for Apple parts in Ireland. looking for a hard disk upgrade for an iBook G4 12".
    Any advice greatly appreciated.

    Timmah


Comments

  • #2
    Simon201
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 863 ✭✭✭Simon201


    Well I wouldn't go looking specifically for a hard disk for an iBook cos you'll probably get stung with some extreme price. Basically most 2.5" laptop drives will work in it - try Peats or IT direct or maybe Komplett or Elara, although 2.5" drives seem to be twice as expensive as standard drives anyway.


  • #3
    Urban Weigl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,784 ✭✭✭Urban Weigl


    I recommend Komplett.

    The following drive is compatible with the iBook G4:
    http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=325711

    Basically the iBook G4 and PowerBook G4 used IDE drives, and the MacBook and MacBook Pro use Serial ATA drives. Both are 2.5".


  • #4
    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,821 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    NB: The HDD must be *no taller* than 9.5mm for it to fit (above linked is ok).
    Also NB: iBook G4's are not for the faint-of-heart! (just search for a replacement guide, you'll see what I mean...)


  • #5
    Timmah!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 152 ✭✭Timmah!


    Thanks people...


  • #6
    iremex
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 271 ✭✭iremex


    timmah, i dont know how knowledgeable you are regarding replacing HD in the iBook but its no easy job. not to mention the four/five various size/length/head type screws thats part of it.

    being lazy, i'd recommend sending it to typetec some other apple repair agent.


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