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Offline Irisman

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Powerbook Wallstreet HD
« on: October 03, 2014, 11:14:23 AM »

Hi,

Do someone knows if the IDE HD for the powerbooks needs "Apple HDD Firmware" or otherwise any IDE HDDunit will work?

Maybe trial-error method for me?

supernova777

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Re: Powerbook Wallstreet HD
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2014, 12:04:20 PM »
knez has a powerbook.. not me;(

Offline Irisman

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Re: Powerbook Wallstreet HD
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2014, 12:36:36 PM »
Tried trial and error and no success with Hitachi IDE 40gb

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Re: Powerbook Wallstreet HD
« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2014, 03:52:09 PM »
Tried trial and error and no success with Hitachi IDE 40gb

the powerbook uses 44pin ide right? and 44pin IDE SSD should work
http://tinyurl.com/mkzcypo

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Re: Powerbook Wallstreet HD
« Reply #4 on: October 04, 2014, 02:21:28 AM »

Trial and error worked this time!

I used my 7600 to format the disk, and then install the macos on the ide drive.

I used an usb enclosure for 2.5 ide drives :)   The mac had no problem about installing the Os on it.

Then, pull out the disk, and put into the powerbook. Now I have a 40 gb hard drive!!  ;D

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Re: Powerbook Wallstreet HD
« Reply #5 on: October 04, 2014, 03:12:02 AM »
sweet iris.. way to diy  ;D