# Anyone know how to fix a Mac? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [December 2, 2007, 3:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-know-how-to-fix-a-mac/39613 "2007-12-02T15:16:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![StrokedZ28](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/strokedz28/32/7592_2.png) [@StrokedZ28](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/StrokedZ28)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2007, 3:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-know-how-to-fix-a-mac/39613/1 "2007-12-02T15:16:56Z")
My wife’s G4 laptop’s hard drive took a shit. ANyone here know how to replace it? ---
**Author:** ![ryanmcell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ryanmcell/32/7510_2.png) [@ryanmcell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ryanmcell)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2007, 3:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-know-how-to-fix-a-mac/39613/2 "2007-12-02T15:51:19Z")
12" laptop? Looks pretty straight forward: [http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/systems/powerbookG4\_12in\_HD\_upgrade/PowebookG4\_12in\_HD\_upgrade.htm](http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/systems/powerbookG4_12in_HD_upgrade/PowebookG4_12in_HD_upgrade.htm) ---
**Author:** ![MaximaSE98](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maximase98/32/7600_2.png) [@MaximaSE98](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MaximaSE98)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2007, 3:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-know-how-to-fix-a-mac/39613/3 "2007-12-02T15:55:12Z")
my borther fixed one once…he would never do it again…its a PITA ---
**Author:** ![ryanmcell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ryanmcell/32/7510_2.png) [@ryanmcell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ryanmcell)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2007, 3:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-know-how-to-fix-a-mac/39613/4 "2007-12-02T15:57:09Z")
Laptops aren’t that bad, mac’s just use a lot more to conceal their guts than other companies. I’d fix it. ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Stevil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/da6949/32.png) [@Dr.Stevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dr.Stevil)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2007, 5:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-know-how-to-fix-a-mac/39613/5 "2007-12-02T17:40:08Z")
> ``` > Anyone know how to fix a Mac? > > ``` throw it over a cliff? Install windows on it? :lolsign: seriously though, the link posted above should help ---
**Author:** ![FightinMike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/7bcc69/32.png) [@FightinMike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FightinMike)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2007, 8:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-know-how-to-fix-a-mac/39613/6 "2007-12-02T20:17:51Z")
[quote=“Dr.Stevil,post:5,topic:39613"”] Install windows on it? [/quote] He said “fix it”… ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2007, 8:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-know-how-to-fix-a-mac/39613/7 "2007-12-02T20:19:40Z")
[quote=“FightinMike,post:6,topic:39613"”] He said “fix it”… [/quote] awesome comeback ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2007, 8:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-know-how-to-fix-a-mac/39613/8 "2007-12-02T20:33:57Z")
[quote=“ryanmcell,post:4,topic:39613"”] Laptops aren’t that bad, mac’s just use a lot more to conceal their guts than other companies. I’d fix it. [/quote] Not that bad? Are you serious?? Have you taken apart many mac laptops? ---
**Author:** ![Rx3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rx3/32/7194_2.png) [@Rx3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Rx3)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2007, 9:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-know-how-to-fix-a-mac/39613/9 "2007-12-02T21:00:12Z")
:word: Mac laptops are a royal pain in the ass. ---
**Author:** ![dmoffitt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dmoffitt/32/7455_2.png) [@dmoffitt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dmoffitt)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2007, 11:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-know-how-to-fix-a-mac/39613/10 "2007-12-02T23:34:42Z")
[quote=“FormulaLS1,post:8,topic:39613"”] Not that bad? Are you serious?? Have you taken apart many mac laptops? [/quote] I have, and I find it quite easy. Right tools \> \* [http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=239384-16878-60272&lpage=none](http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=239384-16878-60272&lpage=none) ![http://images.lowes.com/product/converted/820909/820909602729md.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/c/8/c857a00cc51c28f5653cee8f2919383d0b306eec.jpeg) Torx and the philips / slotted set, a plastic pry tool and all of a sudden its infinitely easier. PS check out: [PowerBook G4 Aluminum 12" 1-1.5 GHz Repair - iFixit](http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Mac/PowerBook-G4-Al-12-Inch/53) ---
**Author:** ![ryanmcell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ryanmcell/32/7510_2.png) [@ryanmcell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ryanmcell)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2007, 12:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-know-how-to-fix-a-mac/39613/11 "2007-12-03T00:19:13Z")
[quote=“FormulaLS1,post:8,topic:39613"”] Not that bad? Are you serious?? Have you taken apart many mac laptops? [/quote] Yeah quite a few, just as Moffitt posted, the right tools and patience and it’s not terrible. It’s nowhere near as easy as popping off a back panel of a Dell laptop or a Sony or something, but it’s def not a 5 hour process either. Also Dave, I have that exact same tool kit, except mine was from Home Depot. Worked on so many different applications for me. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2007, 5:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-know-how-to-fix-a-mac/39613/12 "2007-12-03T05:45:20Z")
[http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Mac/iBook-G4-12-Inch/Hard-Drive-Replacement/83/14/Page-1/Battery](http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Mac/iBook-G4-12-Inch/Hard-Drive-Replacement/83/14/Page-1/Battery) At which point does this become not so bad? ---
**Author:** ![MaximaSE98](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maximase98/32/7600_2.png) [@MaximaSE98](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MaximaSE98)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2007, 8:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-know-how-to-fix-a-mac/39613/13 "2007-12-03T08:09:46Z")
i ave to agree with Sherm…my bro replaced one a G4 once…horrible…but yet only took me 2 min to do my dells…btw my Dell’s lasted 2 years longer that the forementioned g4 ---
**Author:** ![chino](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bcef8e/32.png) [@chino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/chino)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2007, 8:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-know-how-to-fix-a-mac/39613/14 "2007-12-03T08:13:24Z")
you guys are sissy’s 😛 I can take apart my macbook and put it back together blindfolded. ---
**Author:** ![MaximaSE98](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maximase98/32/7600_2.png) [@MaximaSE98](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MaximaSE98)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2007, 8:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-know-how-to-fix-a-mac/39613/15 "2007-12-03T08:19:11Z")
i am gonna hold u to that 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2007, 8:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-know-how-to-fix-a-mac/39613/16 "2007-12-03T08:22:25Z")
Meh When you compare this to the amount of time it takes to change a hard drive on a Dell or HP… 2min vs 45min ---
**Author:** ![chino](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bcef8e/32.png) [@chino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/chino)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2007, 8:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-know-how-to-fix-a-mac/39613/17 "2007-12-03T08:24:59Z")
[quote=“MaximaSE98,post:15,topic:39613"”] i am gonna hold u to that 🙂 [/quote] bring it on jay, i mean mark, i mean chris ! lol [quote=“FormulaLS1,post:16,topic:39613"”] Meh When you compare this to the amount of time it takes to change a hard drive on a Dell or HP… 2min vs 45min [/quote] true - other laptops are cake, but its still do-able for anyone that can read directions and has the ability to turn a screwdriver 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![MaximaSE98](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maximase98/32/7600_2.png) [@MaximaSE98](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MaximaSE98)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2007, 8:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-know-how-to-fix-a-mac/39613/18 "2007-12-03T08:37:43Z")
whats a screwdriver???.. ---
**Author:** ![LordAriakan](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lordariakan/32/7208_2.png) [@LordAriakan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LordAriakan)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2007, 9:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-know-how-to-fix-a-mac/39613/19 "2007-12-03T09:13:23Z")
It’s not that they’re difficult, I’d just like to meet the genius who did the design. “Hmmm, hard drive? Never need to change that! Let’s make it so you have to disassemble the entire laptop piece by piece to replace it! Won’t that be fun!” ---
**Author:** ![MaximaSE98](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maximase98/32/7600_2.png) [@MaximaSE98](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MaximaSE98)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2007, 9:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-know-how-to-fix-a-mac/39613/20 "2007-12-03T09:16:21Z")
Speaking of the devil…HI TOM…we need to update ur sig [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-know-how-to-fix-a-mac/39613.md?page=2)