[iREZ]

Just wondering how Apple would know if I installed my own HD instead of taking it in to an Apple Tech. Is there some piece of tape or something that signals unofficial opening of the 'book itself? Very curious, seeing how I want to upgrade the HD in my machine but don't want to pay the premium of having somebody install it for me when I know I'm plenty capable of doing it myself.

[markponcelet]

I would be interested in hearing feedback about this, as well. I plan on adding my 7K60 to my powerbook either way; if I have to send it in to Applecare, I'll just throw the old one back in real quick. (Either that, or I won't bother and just see what they say. )

Mark

[RonnieoftheRose]

There is a piece of circuit tape across most of the internal components.

[iREZ]

Wouldn't the techs need to go about the procedure the same though? Or do they have said tape laying around, and if so could I just retape the broken tape? I know this is immature and all to ask, but $100 for a college student is $100 to a college student (food for two months!!!).

[audvidsvs]

When I did the hard rive on my 12" there was no tape across any of the inside. Not a single peice.

I would never describe anything about it as just throwing the old drive back in though.

There are way to many tiny screws and metal everywhere to scratch and strip.
I have repaired a lot of notebooks and while not terribly difficult it has tough to do without leaving traces that you were there.

Just be careful and follow some kind of guide so nothing is snapped.
I would do 10 PB before trying another ibook if I had the choice.

I would say thhat a technician can probably tell if someone had been inside before even another technician. If they care or not is another question.

Mine is a refurb and I figure it would not be out of line to claim ignorance if called on it as someone may have been inside a refurb before I got it.

[iREZ]

I really wish I had an Apple Tech buddy here in LA.

[King Bob On The Cob]

Not sure about PowerBooks, but I've opened both iBooks in the house at some point AND had to replace the logic board in both of them too afterwards. Never have gotten a angry letter or anything.

[f1000]

My 1 GHz 12" PowerBook had thin foil RF shielding tape in several places. It's possible to peel it back and not rip it, but you have to be careful. The foil crinkles easily, though, and even if you smooth it out with the back of your fingernail it just doesn't look the same.