[devospice]

I just got a new hard drive for my iBook SE 466. I'm replacing a 9GB drive with a 30GB drive. (I backed up the contents of the old drive to my iPod, which amuses me to no end.)

Once I remove the old drive, is it possible to put it in my G4 as a second drive to give me the extra space there? I have a dual 450. Is there anything special I have to do to get it to work?

->Later.....Spice

[ajprice]

The iBook internal hard drive is a 2.5" laptop drive, the G4 takes 3.5" standard hard drives. So you'll need an adaptor plate like the one linked to fit the 2.5" drive in the 3.5" space.

http://www.compgeeks.com/details.asp?invtid=HD-108

[Detrius]

You also have the option of simply putting the drive in an external FireWire enclosure. This can be useful for transferring data between multiple locations, or for installing a clean OS with diagnostic software.

[brucejy]

Try OWC, they have a 2.5" carrier, code-named "Steve" that is the one you want. A pre-assembled one is 34.95 while an unassembled one is 9.95. go to eshop.macsales.com and look for hard drive accessories.

[OldCodger73]

One thing you shound consider is that your powerbook drive is probably 4200rpm, while the G4 dual 450 drive is most likely 7200rpm, so it'll be considerably slower. If you want additional storage in your G4, the most cost effective way would be to watch for sales at Fry or some other computer store. I've seen sales ads for 80 - 120GB drives in the $40 - $50 range after rebates.

If you still want to use the old 9GB drive, then an external firewire case would allow you to hook it to either the iBook or G4.

[devospice]

Thanks everyone. I was hoping I could do it without spending any money, but it looks like no matter what I do it's going to cost me at least a little bit. So I'm going to look at all my options and see what gets me the most bang for my buck.

Thanks for your help.

->Later.....Spice

[OreoCookie]

Originally posted by devospice:
Thanks everyone. I was hoping I could do it without spending any money, but it looks like no matter what I do it's going to cost me at least a little bit. So I'm going to look at all my options and see what gets me the most bang for my buck.

Thanks for your help.

->Later.....Spice

The least you need is an adapter that separates power from ATA, so you can use standard desktop plugs. IMHO, it's not worth it for a mere 9 gig drive.

[osxpinot]

This is like a <$10 component. I'd see if there is a MicroCenter around your house; that's where I got mine.

[OreoCookie]

Originally posted by osxpinot:
This is like a <$10 component. I'd see if there is a MicroCenter around your house; that's where I got mine.

Kinda, but what about the screws? It won't fit properly. You can get a 200 gig drive for 85-90 € these days.