PowerBook - TiBook dead_how do I wipe HD?

sedlseav · sedlseav #1 (**permalink**)

08-30-2009, 11:35 AM

I have a PowerBook G4 Titanium that won't boot at all. I figure I have a dead logic board, as that had been quirky for a while. How do I wipe the HD so I can sell the machine for parts? (Lots in very good or excellent condition). I've read on various sites that simply using a magnet on it will not work. Thanks for any advice.

Kevriano · Kevriano #2 (**permalink**)

08-30-2009, 12:00 PM

Does it power on?
Do you have access to another Mac?

cwa107 · cwa107 #3 (**permalink**)

08-30-2009, 12:03 PM

The best way, in my opinion, is to purchase one of these:

Newegg.com - Link Depot USB2-SATA USB2.0 TO IDE/SATA Adapter Cable - Adapters & Gender Changers

And hook the drive up externally to another machine and wipe it.

You could also use a degauss-er if you have access to one.

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sedlseav #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 30, 2009 Posts: 1	08-30-2009, 11:35 AM I have a PowerBook G4 Titanium that won't boot at all. I figure I have a dead logic board, as that had been quirky for a while. How do I wipe the HD so I can sell the machine for parts? (Lots in very good or excellent condition). I've read on various sites that simply using a magnet on it will not work. Thanks for any advice.
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