It has been quite a while since I replaced my 750 MB drive with a 4GB drive
from MCE. Here is what I remember:
I believe that the original drive was 13mm, so I would guess that 12.5
would work.
Instructions on paper came with my drive. The drive is under the front palm
rest, so it requires removal of the keyboard, and then opening the shell,
which can be dricky, but I did it successfully, two times. It took me about
30-45 minutes total to install the drive, and then I found that I had set
the jumpers improperly, and had to take it out, and re-install. It took
about 15-20 minutes the second time, since I knew better what I was doing.
I read several warnings about doing this disassembly, in particular that
there were some parts that were easily damaged. I lucked out!
I used the same cable for the 4.1 that I used for the 750MB, I did not need
any special adaptor, although it did come with the "rails" needed to mount
it. I do not know if these were different or not.
I had a dock at the time, and backed everything up to a CDR, then used the
dock drive to boot the system and format the drive, etcetera. Worked great.
I don't know what wopuld be best without a dock.
Hope that this helps.
DTL
--On Mon, Jun 19, 2000 9:01 PM -0800 Rodert Bob <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I'm considering upgrading my HD from 1.1 GB to either 6.4 GB (9.5 mm) or
> 12.5 mm (12.5 mm). I'll probably buy from The Powerbook Guy since he
> seems to get pretty good recommendations.
>
> � Anyone know about on-line instructions for removing and replacing the
> HD?
>
> � Will either height (9.5 mm or 12 mm) fit OK?
>
> � The HD page at The Powerbook Guy indicates that an adapter is required
> for 2 GB and greater drives. (It's not clear if it's a separate buy or
> comes with the drive.) Anyone experienced with the use of this adapter?
>
> � Any special "challenges" accomplishing this job?
>
> � What's the preferred method of transferring the OS (I'm running 8.1),
> extensions, preferences and all the other files from one drive to the
> other? I'm backed on 100 MB zip disks and also have a dock with an
> internal 750 MB HD.
>
> I'd appreciate any help/suggestions on any of these issues.
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