On 12/8/03 10:06 am, "Sebastian Payne" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I have been given a clamshell iBook (original model) and I would like > to run OS X with Photoshop 7, In-Design 2 and Dreamweaver MX. I have > decided that I will have to give it a well needed boost to run these. I > was thinking of > > 1. Upgrading the memory to 192mb RAM (128mb Upgrade) On an older iBook I would max out the memory with a 256 MB SODIMM. > 2. Upgrading to hard drive to 20gb Definitely, but make sure you buy a drive no deeper than 9.5mm. The IBM Travelstar 2.5" drives are all this depth. > 3. Upgrade the CDROM to a CDRW Drive Not worth doing, use an external CD-RW. > > BUT, the main problem is that the keyboard is missing two letters, the > 'J' and '.' keys. Does anyone have any idea where I could find these > keys in the UK? Your only chance of getting the individual key caps is from a scrap iBook, or else buy a new keyboard from VIS at www.applemacparts.com. > I know that MCE Technologies will upgrade the HDD to > 20gb but I don't really want to pay �100 and sent it to the USA If they will supply and fit for �100 you have a bargain. The hard disk isn't very accessible, I've replaced 2 and pulled another from a dead iBook to get the data off it, certainly not a 5 minute job. > and > Wegetech will upgrade the CD to CDRW for �150 but I don''t want to sent > it away to the USA. Does any one know of some instructions which could > tell me how to do these myself? > > Cheers > > Seb > There are details on a web site somewhere, I saved them as a pdf and can email them if you want them. The Apple service manual for the Firewire version of these iBooks also gives a complete breakdown. I wouldn't compare the iBooks speed to a B&W G3, the B&W has a faster buss and hard disk. Another limiting factor of the early iBooks when used with OSX is the 800 x 600 screen resolution. You'd struggle for space with the applications you want to run. Steve Bell -- Mac UK is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... 123Inkjets.com <http://lowendmac.com/ad/123inkjets.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Mac UK list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/mac-uk.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/mac-uk%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
