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Mac OS 9 Discussion => Hardware => Storage => Topic started by: Irisman on October 03, 2014, 11:14:23 AM

Title: Powerbook Wallstreet HD
Post by: Irisman 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?

Title: Re: Powerbook Wallstreet HD
Post by: supernova777 on October 03, 2014, 12:04:20 PM

knez has a powerbook.. not me;(

Title: Re: Powerbook Wallstreet HD
Post by: Irisman on October 03, 2014, 12:36:36 PM

Tried trial and error and no success with Hitachi IDE 40gb

Title: Re: Powerbook Wallstreet HD
Post by: supernova777 on October 03, 2014, 03:52:09 PM

Quote from: Irisman on October 03, 2014, 12:36:36 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

Title: Re: Powerbook Wallstreet HD
Post by: Irisman 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

Title: Re: Powerbook Wallstreet HD
Post by: supernova777 on October 04, 2014, 03:12:02 AM

sweet iris.. way to diy  ;D