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Eyenovation · Jul 28, 2003, 04:52 PM

To install a second HD in the PowerMac G4, does it matter which model you use?

I'm assuming a 7200 RPM IDE HD would work?

CIA · Jul 30, 2003, 09:30 AM

Any IDE drive will work just fine.

DeathToWindows · Jul 30, 2003, 09:31 AM

fine.

Eyenovation · Jul 30, 2003, 02:36 PM

Thank you VERY kindly for the response. Is it just a matter of popping it open, connecting it... and viola ?

Axo1ot1 · Jul 30, 2003, 03:19 PM

Make sure you have the jumpers set to "CS" or 'cable select' otherwise you can have real frustrating issues.

BrettOZ · Jul 30, 2003, 11:55 PM

Or if you want more details with pics - have a look at the manual here:

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=50018

Azzgunther · Jul 31, 2003, 12:55 AM

Many hard drives come in "cable select" mode already, but if they don't their will be documentation included with the hard drive (if you buy new) to show you how to do the simple 10-second process.

Other than that, you just pop it in and format it with the disc utility.