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Hard Drve for G5
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Dedicated MacNNer
Join Date: Aug 2000
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Hi, I hope someone can give me some help!
I have a power mac G5 that has two 80GB HDs. I have run out of room and I am wondering what my options are.
Is it a big deal to replace one/both of the hard drives? The G5 can only fit two HDs, is that right? My experience with upgrading macs extends to putting in RAM and Airport cards? DO you think I could do it myself?
Finally if I am to do it myself, what type of Hard Drive do I need to buy?
Sorry about all the questions, but this is the best place to come for advice!! 
Thanks in advance.
(Last edited by finknottle; Jun 9, 2005 at 04:38 AM.
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Clinically Insane
Join Date: Oct 2000
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Inside Your Power Mac G5:
You can add a Serial ATA disk drive to the empty slot in the hard disk drive bay. The drives must meet these specifications:
Type: Serial ATA
Width: 3.9 inches (102 mm)
Depth: 5.7 inches (147 mm)
Height: 1.0 inch
Do-It-Yourself Instructions
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"The natural progress of things is for liberty to yield and government to gain ground." TJ
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Its easy, takes you 2 minutes max. Get a big one now, 300GB or so 
I got 1x250GB and 1x200GB, it'll keep me going for now 
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I agree with d.fine. It's never been easier. No jumpers to set either. And like he said get big drives.
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Never argue with an idiot. They'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.
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Dedicated MacNNer
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Thanks Guys. Lookinging at getiing 250GB. VAT is 21% here in Ireland....screws you over on these kind of purchases!
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There's also 21% VAT here. I know it sucks, but what ya gonna do 'bout it... There are lots of good deals out there, keep your eyes open.
From what I heard overe here (Belgium) Maxtor pulled the plug on 250GB SATA drives, and they are no longer available. What brand are you looking at? Personally I've had the best experience with Maxtor so far. None of the 6 HD's I've had have died on me, and I have a 4.3GB Maxtor that is 7 years old, and still going strong
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