[HM] G4 Upgrade Project

[Thomas Holland]

Howard,

I have not done what you want to do, but I think I see one problem.  
Your HD is an ATA, but what you purchased was an EIDE.  Do they make 
adapters?  I can't help you with the DVD.

-Thom

Howard Scudder wrote:
> Ok troups, I have a (pro) friend that can do this but
> I wanted to put myself through a learning curve!  Help
> me out.
>
> New HD and replace CD drive.
>
> I bought quickly because of TN tax free weekend and
> big sales
> All are returnable:
>
> I have: 
> G4 466 Processer
> ATA 30GB HD
> ATA Sony CD R/RW
>
> What I bought:
>
> Western Digital: WD Caviar SE ,7200rpm, EIDE, 320 GB
> HD, 40 pin
> $99.99 I thought that was a good price.
>
> Sony DRU-820A internal DVD/ CD +/-R, Dual/ Double
> Layer
> ATAPI (EIDE) $91.99
>
> I have a G4 iBook to boot a DVD 10.4 from if needed
> and several pros I can contact in my school system if
> needed.
>
> I will be running Logic Express which will need
> 10.4.6.  Apple's site said this will run on a G3 so I
> think im safe with my G4.
>
> Before I waist time on the process, will my new
> equipment work?  I think so but..... what do the pros
> out there think?
>
> If every thing is cool with the equipment we can go
> from there.
>
> Thanks,
> Howard Scudder
>
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