I didn't have a #8 Torx screwdriver so I used a pair of pliers to undo and the eventually to retighten the screws.

[quote|jackshim]I didn't have a #8 Torx screwdriver so I used a pair of pliers to undo and the eventually to retighten the screws.[/quote]

I completed the swap out following these directions. I started my computer with the start up disk (the original system disk that came with my iBook) in the drive. I then needed to format the new hard drive, which I did using the disk utility program on the start up disk.

[quote|jackshim]I completed the swap out following these directions. I started my computer with the start up disk (the original system disk that came with my iBook) in the drive. I then needed to format the new hard drive, which I did using the disk utility program on the start up disk.[/quote]

so i got my new hard drive in but when i used the disc to start and try to install operating system, it stalls on the window asking where to install. there is no hard drive icon.

[quote|jellero]so i got my new hard drive in but when i used the disc to start and try to install operating system, it stalls on the window asking where to install. there is no hard drive icon.[/quote]

No hard drive icon usually means you forgot to reconnect the hard drive cable connector back to the main board, or if you didn't disconnect it in the first place, then in wiggling with the hard drive, you popped the other end of the connector off...that's what I did :) .

[quote|jyee]No hard drive icon usually means you forgot to reconnect the hard drive cable connector back to the main board, or if you didn't disconnect it in the first place, then in wiggling with the hard drive, you popped the other end of the connector off...that's what I did :) .[/quote]

Same here.

Even tore it apart again to double check my connections.

Running the Apple Hardware Test Disc (v. 2.0.2) that came with the machine hangs up during the memory test (have run both the quick and extended tests).

I <know> I saw the answer to this apparently common problem but can't find it.

[quote|olefaithfull]Same here. Even tore it apart again to double check my connections. Running the Apple Hardware Test Disc (v. 2.0.2) that came with the machine hangs up during the memory test (have run both the quick and extended tests). I <know> I saw the answer to this apparently common problem but can't find it.[/quote]

I opened up the machine again and double checked: ll my connections are good.

There is still no icon.

[quote|olefaithfull]I opened up the machine again and double checked: ll my connections are good. There is still no icon.[/quote]

You need to run Disk Utilty to format the drive first from the Menu on the OS Disc.

[quote|tscott58]You need to run Disk Utilty to format the drive first from the Menu on the OS Disc.[/quote]

I like to clone the old hard drive contents to the new one (in a FireWire or USB enclosure) with SuperDuper before I tear the computer apart then boot off of it to make sure I won't have any problems.

For those of you having issues with the computer not recognizing the new hard drive as bootable, make sure it's partitioned correctly when you erase it with Disk Utility. GUID Partition Table to start up an Intel-based Mac or Apple Partition Map to start up a PowerPC-based Mac like the iBook G4.

[quote|bryan8]I like to clone the old hard drive contents to the new one (in a FireWire or USB enclosure) with SuperDuper before I tear the computer apart then boot off of it to make sure I won't have any problems. For those of you having issues with the computer not recognizing the new hard drive as bootable, make sure it's partitioned correctly when you erase it with Disk Utility. GUID Partition Table to start up an Intel-based Mac or Apple Partition Map to start up a PowerPC-based Mac like the iBook G4.[/quote]