This modification requires the removal of over 40 screws from your iBook to replace the Hard Drive or CD drive. It is for this reason, I do not recommend this modification. For those who wish to be entertained, here is what needs to be done.
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Disclaimer / Caution: This article is for entertainment purposes only. The author nor the site publisher assumes any liability for modifications you make to your iBook, which voids the warranty and may affect short or long term reliability. Incorrectly done modifications may cause immediate system damage or injury.
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2/16/03- I just found out my email is not being forwarded correctly so until I fix this email me at yourmaui@shaka.com with questions. Sorry to those who emailed recently and did not hear back from me.
1/15/03-Assistance Needed- I now own the 800mhz iBook which has the Toshiba SD-R2212. Many new iBook owners including myself have not been able to burn at 16X speeds. I am looking for test results from those of you who have installed an aftermarket SD-R2212 drive into your iBook. I am trying to pinpoint if this is an Apple firmware problem or a problem with the drive in general. Here is the info I am requesting: time to burn 650mb CD-R, firmware of your Toshiba SD-R2212 drive (found in Apple System Profiler). Please email me at ibook@yourmaui.com
1/15/03- I helped a fellow iBook users with some hard to find parts. He posted some ibook take apart pictures on his website. Feel free to check them out here.
10/17/02- Finally after about a year, I finally updated this web site. Thanks for all the positive feedback. I have been glad to help many of you out with your upgrade questions. A special thanks to Mike from xlr8yorumac.com for posting this link in his FAQ (thanks Mike for letting me use one of the pictures as well. I finally updated with my own).
iBook Hard Drive and CD removal tips:
I received a great deal on an iBook with a standard CD. On ebay I found the UJDA330 CD-RW and decided to update my iBook to that. I later found a combo Toshiba drive SD-R2002 for $120 and could not pass on the offer. So this modification has been done twice now. The second time around, I took pictures. This modification requires the removal of over 40 screws from your iBook to replace the Hard Drive or CD drive. It is for this reason, I do not recommend this modification. For those who wish to be entertained, here is what needs to be done.
Update: 10/17/02: I have updated my second iBook with a Toshiba SD-R2212 combo laptop drive which burns at 16x speed. Now that is fast burning.
Removal of Case Parts:
Starting from the bottom, remove the battery. Then remove nine screws from the bottom case to remove it. Careful when prying the case off, not to crack the plastic. Be gentle.
Once the bottom panel and screws are off, (just as a note, there are 6 screws that need to be removed from the bottom in order for the top case to come off. See image above) turn the iBook over, and remove the keyboard as if you are going to install an airport card or RAM. If you remove the airport caddy, you will see the RAM slot. you will also see where the keyboard is connected. Remove the connector to the keyboard. On the top of the iBook, are four screws, and one covered by a magnet in the top center. A small glasses screwdriver will remove the magnet. Once the screws are removed the top case will come off.
Once the top cover is removed, you will find a metal cover to remove. There are10-15 screws to remove to gain access to the drive components. Careful to match the screws and sizes to the proper hole.
If you turn the case to the back again, you will see two screws holding the CD drive in place. Remove them, and the CD becomes free. On the back of the CD drive, there are two screws holding a bracket in place. Remove the two screws exposing the connector. Remove the mini 50-pin connector and replace your CD drive. Also note on the side of the CD drive is a bracket to hold the CD in place to the bottom screws. Remove it and place it on the new replacement CD drive. Now go in reverse and put it all back together.
On a side note, the image below shows how the Hard Drive pops up. The HD sits in a bracket, in which 4 screws must be removed to get the drive out. Removal of the cable seemed a little complicated.
Performance
When I had the UJDA330 CD-RW in the machine, it burned at 8X speed. It was very fast. Booting from a startup CD worked as well with no problems. I applied the iTunes hack which worked without a problem. I had to modify the CD drive faceplate to keep the iBook look. A little Plastix from the hardware store, and some plastic modifications solved that. When I placed the Combo drive in, the door modification was a little more complicated (and still not completed) I thought I would just buy the door from Apple, but they want to charge $85. Update: My local Apple store sells the combo drive door for $30. It is Apple Service part # 922-4586. This door only works on the Toshiba Combo drives. Below you will see a picture of the CD, DVD, and combo drive bezel doors for the iBooks. Note the picture was taken at an angle and all doors are the same size.
Aloha, Rick
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