[Atheist]

My 3+ year old 17" Powerbook G4 is slowly biting the dust. The latest and most severe problem is the total failure of the LCD screen. So I can now only use it with an external monitor. I'm looking to get a refurb 17" Macbook Pro and am considering replacing the hard drive with this. I've replaced the drive in my current Powerbook so I know it's not that difficult. As far as I can tell, this drive should be compatible. Can anyone prove otherwise?

Oh... I almost forgot. Is this a good time to buy? I've heard that there is a new model coming out soon with the ultra mega cool thingy and the super fast frangistat.

[chipchen]

There's always a supercool new model in the wings that's rumored to be faster than anything else we've ever seen and will totally blow our minds... but if you need a new computer, you need a new computer...

That hard drive will work just fine. Interested in selling the broken 17" pb?

[TailsToo]

You never know about new models.... it does look like about the right time in the life cycle.

[Atheist]

Originally Posted by chipchen 

There's always a supercool new model in the wings that's rumored to be faster than anything else we've ever seen and will totally blow our minds... but if you need a new computer, you need a new computer...

That hard drive will work just fine. Interested in selling the broken 17" pb?

My question about timing was a lame attempt at wit. I'm generally of the mind it's always the wrong/right time to buy Apple products as you never really know when something new is coming.

At some point I will be looking to sell the 17" PB but I suppose this is the wrong forum for that. When the time comes I'll post something in the Marketplace.

Thanks for the confirmation on the HD. I figured it should work but wanted to get another opinion.