There's a testimonial, Michael. Ralph says go for it. John
On 11/8/04 10:19 PM, "Ralph Plumb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have been using a 40GB Maxtor 7200 drive in my iMac DV for over a > year now with no problems > Ralph > > On Nov 8, 2004, at 10:12 PM, John McClernan wrote: > >> Michael, >> My Snow iMac DV-SE has an ATA Quantum Fireball 30GB, so I guess you >> are safe >> with that Maxtor, though a 7200 runs hotter than a 5400rpm. I have >> replaced >> a couple dozen drives in 400mhz Graphite DV-SE's and found it to be >> really >> easy, once you are shown how. If you live close to Philadelphia, you >> can >> bring it over and I'll do it for you, or show you how. >> >> Alternatively, there are tutorials here: >> >> http://www.nelsonbc.ca/mactech_supprt_html/imac_hard_drive_replace/ >> imac_repl >> ace_hard_drive.html >> >> http://www.macworld.com/2001/10/bc/howtoimac/ >> >> My 2� >> Cheers, >> John >> >> >> On 11/9/04 4:38 PM, "Michael Shaw" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>>> Hi: >>>> >>>> I�m Interested in upgrading the hard drive on my DV iMac (G3, >>>> 400Mhz, 384Mb >>>> RAM). I found a Maxtor 60Gb ATA Drive (7200rpm) for $29.95 (after >>>> rebates). >>>> My question is whether this drive is compatible with the iMac. Will >>>> I need >>>> to buy anything else or utilize any special drivers? How difficult >>>> to >>>> install? >>>> >>>> Thanks in advance for the help! >>>> >>>> -Michael >> >> >> -- >> The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... >> >> Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished >> Drives | >> - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! >> | >> >> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> >> >> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> >> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; >> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> >> >> >> --------------------------------------------------------------- >>> The Think Different Store >> http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com >> --------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> > > > -- > The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | > - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | > > Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > > iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> > --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; > Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > > > --------------------------------------------------------------- >> The Think Different Store > http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com > --------------------------------------------------------------- > > -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
