Thanks for this, Bruce:
Back up your data; what it sounds like is the drive is going into thermal recalibration endlessly, meaning it's on the verge of failing. Having to wait a couple hours for it to cool off to work is the key symptom.
I have one new thought. Occassionally the Temperature Monitor software reports that there's no hard-drive sensor. Since the HD endless spin behaviour happens at various temperatures, could it be just a loose connection?
Since you've done this before, I'd say go ahead and replace the drive.
PB repairs I can honestly recommend to anyone with reasonable physical dexterity and attention to detail; iBook repairs I'd only recommend to people with *proven* physical dexterity, *excellent* attention to detail, and a lot of confidence in your abilities.
I'd agree that the iBooks are a horror to work on, especially compared to the simple and beautifully designed PowerBook 100 that I need to open occassionally to coax back to life. I'd have to disagree about the other (very positive, mind you) comments and say that in my case, iBook HD replacement is a matter of good screw drivers and a very detailed list of steps taken and parts removed.
Regardless of what is the outcome of this, I know what I'm doing over the holidays. Any recommendations for a 60 - 100 GB drive for the beast?
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