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iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Hard Drive Replacement

Jul 10 2009 @ 4:39 PM

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.
iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Hard Drive Replacement

Jul 10 2009 @ 4:34 PM

I didn't have a #8 Torx screwdriver so I used a pair of pliers to undo and the eventually to retighten the screws.
Installing iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Upper Case

Jul 10 2009 @ 4:32 PM

Tweezers were also helpful here.
Installing iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Lower Case

Jul 10 2009 @ 4:30 PM

I was able to use a hex wrench since I didn't have a #8 Torx screwdriver.

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iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Hard Drive Replacement

iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Hard Drive Replacement

Installing iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Upper Case

Installing iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Lower Case

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