OS 10.4 - Bought macbook need to transfer powerbook files

devites · devites #1 (**permalink**)

11-23-2007, 12:36 PM

My powerbook broke a while back (just the motherboard), so I got a macbook today. I backed up some stuff, but I theres lots music that i do not want to rip again since that is a hassle. I would like to know how to remove the hard drive, which enclosure to buy, and the best way to get all my files onto my new leopard machine.

cwa107 · cwa107 #2 (**permalink**)

11-23-2007, 03:28 PM

You should be able to find disassembly instructions on iFixIt.com. You didn't mention which model of Powerbook you have, otherwise I would have given you more specifics.

As far as the enclosure goes, you'll just need to worry about whether it has a SATA hard drive or a PATA hard drive. You can tell by the connector on the drive. If it's wide with 44 little pins, then it's PATA. If it's just a tiny little connector, it's SATA. Again, what your machine has will vary depending on which model of PB you have.

I have this enclosure for my MacBook Pro's old hard drive and it works quite well, but it's SATA only and not the most attractive.

devites · devites #3 (**permalink**)

11-23-2007, 06:38 PM

It is a powerbook g4 12" with 1.5 powerpc processor and 80 gb hard drive

cwa107 · cwa107 #4 (**permalink**)

11-23-2007, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by devites

It is a powerbook g4 12" with 1.5 powerpc processor and 80 gb hard drive

That would be a PATA (standard ATA) hard drive then. You just need something like this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817145752

Removal of the hard drive would go like this:

http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Mac/Powe...Page-1/Battery

cwa107 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 20, 2006 Location: Middletown, Pennsylvania Posts: 25,917 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, Core i7/2GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB Crucial M4 SSD	11-23-2007, 03:28 PM You should be able to find disassembly instructions on iFixIt.com. You didn't mention which model of Powerbook you have, otherwise I would have given you more specifics. As far as the enclosure goes, you'll just need to worry about whether it has a SATA hard drive or a PATA hard drive. You can tell by the connector on the drive. If it's wide with 44 little pins, then it's PATA. If it's just a tiny little connector, it's SATA. Again, what your machine has will vary depending on which model of PB you have. I have this enclosure for my MacBook Pro's old hard drive and it works quite well, but it's SATA only and not the most attractive. Liquid and computers don't mix. It might seem simple, but we see an incredible amount of people post here about spills. Keep drinks and other liquids away from your expensive electronics!
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Member Since: Jul 31, 2007 Posts: 27	11-23-2007, 12:36 PM My powerbook broke a while back (just the motherboard), so I got a macbook today. I backed up some stuff, but I theres lots music that i do not want to rip again since that is a hassle. I would like to know how to remove the hard drive, which enclosure to buy, and the best way to get all my files onto my new leopard machine.
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