[MikeD]

Well, as the subject states, my hard drive on my Powerbook died. What do you recommend for getting it replaced? I saw that on MCE's website (http://www.mcetech.com/ , I can order a HD for my comptuer but do you think the install is really complicated? Should I just take it in to an authorized apple repair center?

Apple Store wants to charge a flat $300 or so to have it replaced.

Any opinions? I'm thinking about perhaps even upgrading the capacity and then selling the computer (Just got a macbook!)

Mike

[icruise]

$300 is quite a bit considering the resale value of the computer. Then again, it's not the easiest hard drive to replace. You might want to look for an online guide and see if you'd be comfortable doing it yourself. If not, I think there are places that you can send your PowerBook for a hard disk replacement that would be cheaper than that. I don't have anywhere particular that I can recommend, though.

[Ciber]

I replaced the dead hd on my Rev C 12" PB by following the guide at ifixit.

[aikon]

My 1GHz 12" did the same thing about a month ago and I replaced it with a 60GB drive. Use the info at ifixit and you should have no problems.

NOTE:
On minel, I DID NOT need to buy the torx driver for the screws at the top of the main case. It is actually a hex (allen wrench) head!
Also, buy a GOOD #0 phillips screwdriver. Those little screw heads are easy to strip out if you aren't careful.

With that said, it only took me about 30-40min and I had never opened the PB before. Just follow the directions step by step. Very straight forward! Their "screw guide" is the BEST!

[Dr.Michael]

I also replaced the hd myself.
ifixit has good manuals. Just make sure that you ground yourself repeatedly and don't touch any chips if you can avoid it. Then it should work well. But you need patience and the small screws can be easily damaged. So better buy a brand new screwdriver. Its worth the 2$.

If you sell the powerbook, why don't you buy a used hd?
For a new one I recommend seagate drives. They come with 5 years of warranty and this might be a reason why someone pays you the price for the new hd.

[MRTrauffer]

The HD in my 15" died a few months ago. I also used the ifixit guide, and yes it requires some time and patience. I chose to upgrade the hard drive and purchased this Toshiba. It's quieter and faster than the original hard drive.

[uzombie]

It's not an easy job, but unless you are very cash-rich and time-poor $300 seems like too much for what is, at most, the work of a couple of hours. Just make sure you have an appropriate screwdriver and that you organise the screws as you remove them.