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iBook Clamshell hard drive question

by LaptopLover46 Apr 29, 2008 9:23AM PDT

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Probably, but
by mrmacfixit Forum moderator Apr 29, 2008 1:14PM PDT

at u200 RPM it is likely to pull a bunch of power from your iBook and reduce battery life considerably.

Try looking for the same manufacturer, good warranty, but in the 5400 RPM version.

Beware, getting into the clamshell is not a job for the faint hearted. The drive needs to be no thicker than 9.5mm or it will be a very tight fit.

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Thanks!
by LaptopLover46 May 1, 2008 9:00AM PDT

Thank You For Your Helpful Post!

And I AM Ready For The Adventure Inside My Clamshell!

LaptopLover46 Happy

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Good Luck and
by mrmacfixit Forum moderator May 1, 2008 12:05PM PDT

let us know how you got on

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Will Do
by LaptopLover46 May 2, 2008 9:45AM PDT

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Oh Boy,
by LaptopLover46 May 31, 2008 8:59AM PDT
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That's fine
by mrmacfixit Forum moderator May 31, 2008 10:25AM PDT

remember it will only take a small laptop drive and not a regular sized one.

Regular sized drives would be cheaper but heavier to carry around.

You decided not to mess with the insides of your iBook or is this enclosure for the one you are taking out?

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