The optical drive laser can get weaker over time and stops “finding” the disc. Some drives have a potentiometer that can adjust the laser strength to account for it.
Great channel, glad I found it. I’ve got several of these needing a new Hdd. It’s such a mission getting in to it! 😂 good score on the airport card too, most of my machines have had it removed and sold separately 😔 Looking forward to more content!👍
@@ww21943 I am using iFix It Manta ( www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/Manta-Driver-Kit--112-Bit-Driver-Kit/IF145-392 ), but the Moray or Mako kit should be more than enough for most projects.
I just updated my description with Amazon links (should have done that before). The only other thing you need is either an install CD or other receiver device (external drive).
@@kirishima638 FYI dont be suprised if you have any partition size issues (see my iMacc upgrade video). These older Apples can be unstabe if the partition is too big.
I have one of these, and the speakers don’t work. When I plug in external speakers it plays the audio but it’s staticy. It also won’t play dvds. It then randomly started working, then stopped when I turned it off. Anybody know why? It has “sentimental” value and I only paid 10 dollars for it so I might be willing to fix it.
@@RobertoPerez-g7t iFix it has a great guide ( www.ifixit.com/Guide/iBook+G3+12-Inch+Rear+Display+Bezel+Replacement/1524 ) but i would first check if it looks like vinegar syndrome: ( th-cam.com/video/zbrW7uUYpkw/w-d-xo.html )
@@RetroTechorDie I'm considering doing the mod on my 900MHz, because it's my favorite laptop I've ever owned and I want to squeeze out all the battery life I can get, but all 37 steps one way that iFixit lists aren't exactly getting me up off my seat to do it.
The optical drive laser can get weaker over time and stops “finding” the disc. Some drives have a potentiometer that can adjust the laser strength to account for it.
Great channel, glad I found it. I’ve got several of these needing a new Hdd. It’s such a mission getting in to it! 😂 good score on the airport card too, most of my machines have had it removed and sold separately 😔
Looking forward to more content!👍
It is a mission, but totally worth it in the end.
Great video! Do you know the max amount of ram you can pack in this thing?
A whopping 640 MB!
My channel is also retro tech, but I'm like your unhinged older brother.
Great work, man!
Thanks for watching!
Excelente video, saludos desde México
I found your post on Low End Mac. I just subscribed!
Me too!
Thank you, glad you are here!
@@RetroTechorDie is there a set of tools you recommend I buy before I attempt disassembly?
@@ww21943 I am using iFix It Manta ( www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/Manta-Driver-Kit--112-Bit-Driver-Kit/IF145-392 ), but the Moray or Mako kit should be more than enough for most projects.
I want to replace the HDD in my old iBook Dual USB 700mhz. Can you clarify exactly what parts I need?
I just updated my description with Amazon links (should have done that before). The only other thing you need is either an install CD or other receiver device (external drive).
@@RetroTechorDie Thanks man!
@@kirishima638 FYI dont be suprised if you have any partition size issues (see my iMacc upgrade video). These older Apples can be unstabe if the partition is too big.
@@RetroTechorDie Will watch it thanks
I have one of these, and the speakers don’t work. When I plug in external speakers it plays the audio but it’s staticy. It also won’t play dvds. It then randomly started working, then stopped when I turned it off. Anybody know why? It has “sentimental” value and I only paid 10 dollars for it so I might be willing to fix it.
I have an old Ibook I found in my trunk and I think something leaked inside of the screen.. can I pop off the back cover, and if so how?
Also I believe it's the same model
@@RobertoPerez-g7t iFix it has a great guide ( www.ifixit.com/Guide/iBook+G3+12-Inch+Rear+Display+Bezel+Replacement/1524 ) but i would first check if it looks like vinegar syndrome: ( th-cam.com/video/zbrW7uUYpkw/w-d-xo.html )
"quick" and "replacing the drive on the white iBook" are mutually incompatible ideas.
lol If I said Frustrating and Difficult no one would watch it
@@RetroTechorDie I'm considering doing the mod on my 900MHz, because it's my favorite laptop I've ever owned and I want to squeeze out all the battery life I can get, but all 37 steps one way that iFixit lists aren't exactly getting me up off my seat to do it.
That's "quick"?
For the G3 iBook yes.