Tim Pearce
March 15th, 2009, 03:32 PM
My wonderful powerbook g4 17" computer died a few days ago of a broken hard drive and failing optical drive. I got a discount when I traded in a dead iPod last year but the genus bar person said they don't have any similar programs for computers. I have to wait a little while before I can afford a replacement 17" mac book pro and I was wondering if there's any way to make a little money off my dead mac to put towards the new one? A market for used parts or something? My computer is only 3 years old and in excellent condition. Thanks
Tim
Benjamin Hill
March 15th, 2009, 05:17 PM
Why not replace the HD and optical drive and get more use out of it (or sell it):
Installing PowerBook G4 Aluminum 17" 1-1.67 GHz Hard Drive Replacement (http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/PowerBook-G4-Aluminum-17-Inch-1-1-67-GHz-Hard-Drive-Replacement/246/1)
You might find optical drive instructions there as well. I replaced the HD on my G4 Powerbook when the original conked out and it is good as new.
Steven Adams
March 15th, 2009, 06:16 PM
Find the latest Performance Upgrades, Firewire and USB Hard Drives, SATA, Memory, Laptop Battery, and more at OWC (http://www.macsales.com/)
Les Wilson
March 17th, 2009, 08:50 PM
You can trade-in your mac here:
Trade-In Your Mac | PowerMax (http://www.powermax.com/mac_trade_in)