Print

[Irisman]

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]

knez has a powerbook.. not me;(

[Irisman]

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

[supernova777]

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

[Irisman]

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!! 

[supernova777]

sweet iris.. way to diy