07-22-2007, 06:25 PM

Hi! I am a forum noobie, so I'm going to try to put this as well as I can:

I'm considering buying a used iBook G4, I have used my friend's and, well, I'm in love.

The only thing with the potential unit is that it has a lot of blemishes from use, including a crack on the outer shell (with the light up apple,) and fading paint near the touch pad.

Is there any product that I could purchase to clean this up, or even an entire new housing for the laptop?

Thank you so much for your help in advance.

07-23-2007, 08:59 PM

You can buy new cases on eBay, including the unit with the trackpad.

Check out ifixit.com for a how-to. If you're comfortable doing it, buy the cases you need for the model you have, get a couple of Black Stick Spudgers to pop it open cleanly, and have at it. Or better yet, go with a custom color!

07-24-2007, 12:37 PM

Any idea where I could get that, other than eBay? I checked there. Perhaps I didn't search the right thing?

Also, I'd like to keep the price as low as possible... but if that's not an option, oh well.
Has anyone ever done this before?

07-24-2007, 05:31 PM

They're usually called cases or case parts, sometimes lid or trackpad assembly.

Lacking that, try applecomponents.com. If it's not in his on-line inventory, he's probably still got it on a shelf. Shoot him an email. I've had nothing but good dealings with him and he's been much cheaper than ifixit or OWC.

07-24-2007, 07:06 PM

Perfect! Thanks for the info. I've found a few site that charge over $100- and I've thought, "That's just not right..."
Thank you!