[Cube] Help a Novice Replace their Hard Drive

[Luis Meleiro]

I'm glad I've made you happy girls ;)

LM

<<< laurie at cubeowner.com  1/10 17:58  >>>
Yay :)

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On 10/1/04 11:41 AM, "Melanie Weidner" <melanie.b.weidner at verizon.net>
wrote:

> Luis,
> I can't thank you enough.  I live in an area where Mac user are a dime a
> dozen.  I ordered the same hard drive you have online, it should be here
> tomorrow!  The cubeowner site was very helpful!  Thank you again!  Melanie
> 
> ============================================================
> From: "Luis Meleiro" <luis_meleiro at cilsp.com>
> Date: 2004/10/01 Fri AM 03:55:08 GMT-11:00
> To: <cube at listserver.themacintoshguy.com>
> Subject: Re: [Cube] Help a Novice Replace their Hard Drive
> 
> Melanie,
> 
> You can use any ATA-100 hard disk available. They are perfectly compatible
> with your Cube's ATA-66.
> Mine is a 80Gb Seagate Barracuda IV, and my Cube is dead silent and faster
> than with the original 20Gb Maxtor.
> Yes, you can still use Mac OS 9.x (and get ready for Mac OS X ;)
> 
> For a step-by-step help, nothing better than visiting the FAQ section of <
> http://www.cubeowner.com/ >
> 
> Good luck,
> LM
> 
>>>> Melanie Weidner <melanie.b.weidner at verizon.net> - 2004/10/01 13:39 PM >>>
> Hi Everyone,
> I've been reading your comments and questions for quite some time with the
> hopes of Upgrading my Cube in June.  However just as my luck goes my hard
> drive is on its last legs.  I downloaded the installation guide on apple's
> website, but I still have a few questions because I've never done this before
> and I know you guys and gals can help me.
> 
> Do I have to replace the Hard Drive with an ATA-66 or can I use the ATA-100?
> What is the best replacement drive under 100GB?
> 
> Once I get the new Hard Drive can I use the Discs that came with the Cube to
> Reinstall the OS (I will be using my OS 9 for now to save money)?  If some one
> could give me a step by step on this process you will have made my day!
> 
> THANK YOU
> 
> MELANIE