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internal hard drives don't be shy
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Join Date: May 2000
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How easy is it to instal an IBM travelstar 20 GB internal hard drive into a pismo G3 400?
Do I need Software Architect to do it? if yes where can I get it from?
I placed this query in this forum as I KNOW that some of you guys have this additions for you media work so must know how to do it
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Just a guess because I actually haven't done it. . .
1. Remove old HD.
2. Put in new HD.
3. Boot from system disc.
4. Format HD.
5. Fill up HD.
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thats what I thought but the shop that is selling me the hard drive is going on about this software architect, crazy stuff!!!
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I've added a 15GB, 30GB and now 80GB hard drive to my B&W G3 (while keeping my original 6GB). Archangel is right. Aside from backups of personal documents, just follow his instructions. Apple's Disk Setup program will take care of the formatting. That's the only software you need (aside from a boot CD). I don't even know what Software Architect is!
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they're right. I have a Pismo 400, and I've traded HD's in and out 3 times, thusly-
IBM Travelstar 6GB --> Hitachi 12 GB --> IBM Travelstar 6 GB (the same one) --> Hitachi 12 GB
The IBM was the stock drive from Apple. The first Hitachi was sold to me by the vendor. When it died after six months, Hitachi jerked me around for a while, so I had to reinstate the IBM for a while, then finally I got a replacement from Hitachi. At no point did I need any software or hardware, other than a screwdriver and the boot disc that came with the machine
upgrading RAM and HD on this machine are amazingly easy...
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blackmail is such an ugly word. I prefer extortion. the X makes it sound cool
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cool thanks for all your help can I put Os 9.1 straight on the new hard drive i.e boot from os 9.1 CD (hold down "c" at start up) initalise disk from drive set up install os 9.1?
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Originally posted by qnc:
cool thanks for all your help can I put Os 9.1 straight on the new hard drive i.e boot from os 9.1 CD (hold down "c" at start up) initalise disk from drive set up install os 9.1?
You sure can 
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happy days are here again!!!
internal drives have they got a bad track record do they need replacing quite often? is it the traveling that does the damage is a padded bag better than a normal one?
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I think it's because it's so small and hot in there. I've never had a HD crash on a desktop system, but my Pismo's drive (Hitachi) crashed about three times before it died completely, all in about 6 months. It might be just one bad drive, I don't know
Also, notebook drives only run at 4200 RPM, as opposed to 5400 or 7200 for desktops.
I really doubt that a padded sack would be very much protection, and it would be a hassle. I think most of the damage to the drive originates from the other components of the machine, unless you're throwing it around and letting the cat sleep on it...
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blackmail is such an ugly word. I prefer extortion. the X makes it sound cool
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This makes sence so the Ti could potentialy have more drive problems as the G4 makes more heat etc...
we'll wait and see!!!
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