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Operating Systems => macOS => Topic started by: heljy on 29 October 2002, 12:25

Title: Changing HD for an ibook
Post by: heljy on 29 October 2002, 12:25
Wondering if we can change the hd of the new ibook by ourselves...?

Like upgrade it or something like that?
Title: Changing HD for an ibook
Post by: psyjax on 29 October 2002, 12:28
as far as I know, yes.
Title: Changing HD for an ibook
Post by: rtgwbmsr on 29 October 2002, 15:21
Yes, you can. It's not a simple procedure like it is on the PowerBooks though. If you still want to:
http://www.yourmaui.com/ibook.html (http://www.yourmaui.com/ibook.html)

You can get the drives from:
eshop.macsales.com

They have a product selector...make sure you get the right one.
Title: Changing HD for an ibook
Post by: Pantso on 29 October 2002, 21:32
quote:
Originally posted by The_Muffin_Man/B0b:
Yes, you can. It's not a simple procedure like it is on the PowerBooks though. If you still want to:
http://www.yourmaui.com/ibook.html (http://www.yourmaui.com/ibook.html)

You can get the drives from:
eshop.macsales.com

They have a product selector...make sure you get the right one.


Hey, great site but I think I'll wait until my warranty expires before I change anything.   (http://smile.gif)
Title: Changing HD for an ibook
Post by: g4scott on 30 October 2002, 06:47
If you just need extra space, you can get small firewire hard drives that don't require an external power source.  Of course, it kinda cuts down on mobility, but firewire isn't slow at all...
Title: Changing HD for an ibook
Post by: heljy on 30 October 2002, 10:14
Whoah, changing that hdd sure seems very complicated!!

How about changing ram? Is it as easy as PC notebooks?

BTW, how easy is it for a mac to transfer files to/fro a PC? Do we need a special problem for it? I will be using a switch if that it helps to know.
Title: Changing HD for an ibook
Post by: Kintaro on 30 October 2002, 10:20
The best way to accelerate you windoze pee-cee is at 9.81 m/s^2 (Drop it out the Windows)
Title: Changing HD for an ibook
Post by: psyjax on 30 October 2002, 11:16
no RAM is very easy, done it before. Transfering files to and from a PC. is a Joke. Mac's read PC formated CD's and floppies, OSX Jaguire flawlessly networks with windows.
Title: Changing HD for an ibook
Post by: Kintaro on 30 October 2002, 13:37
I belive the person was talking about networking with smb, there most likley is a port of samba to Mac OS X.
Title: Changing HD for an ibook
Post by: heljy on 30 October 2002, 18:43
So OS X makes it easy for a mac user to access the shared files of a windows machine?

I am thinking of copying all my MP3 to my mac when I get one  :D
Title: Changing HD for an ibook
Post by: MacUser3of5 on 30 October 2002, 19:15
SMB works flawlessly in Jaguar... OS X.2 will even recognize windows shares in the network browser.
Title: Changing HD for an ibook
Post by: ravuya on 2 November 2002, 21:48
Installing new RAM voids your warranty, BTW. Apple reps were very unforgiving on that point when we hauled the ethernet-dead iBook in for service.
Title: Changing HD for an ibook
Post by: heljy on 2 November 2002, 11:12
quote:
Installing new RAM voids your warranty, BTW. Apple reps were very unforgiving on that point when we hauled the ethernet-dead iBook in for service.  


How can they tell if we have installed new RAM? Can we just remove it before sending it in to apple?
Title: Changing HD for an ibook
Post by: heljy on 2 November 2002, 11:27
I am wondering if I should get the airport card together with the ibook or should I just buy it seperately?

Is it going to be cheaper if I do that?

The airport card is currently seling for $99 at apple.com
Title: Changing HD for an ibook
Post by: psyjax on 2 November 2002, 12:32
INSTALLING RAM DOES NOT VOID YOUR WARRENTIE!!!

That is old! That was like 1991 old, Apple changed that dumbass policy a while back. Allong with installing HD's and other components. They recomend using an authorized technitian, but they don't penalize you for doing it yourself.

Case in Point, Apple sen't me a replacement for a bad HD I had, they asked if I wan'ted them to install it or if I was confident in doing it myself. I said, ya I can do it, and my warentie is still good.

Whatever...
Title: Changing HD for an ibook
Post by: Pantso on 2 November 2002, 16:38
Apple Computer Inc. One Year Limited Warranty

 
quote:
This Apple Limited Hardware Warranty applies only to hardware products manufactured by or for Apple, that can be identified by the "Apple" trademark, trade name or logo affixed to them. Apple's Limited Hardware Warranty does not apply to any non-Apple hardware products or any software, even if packaged or sold with Apple hardware...

...This warranty does not apply: (a) to damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, misapplication, or non-Apple products;....


Couldn't be more clear, don't you think?   ;)