[HM] G4 Upgrade Project

[Howard Scudder]

I was told by the "Best Buys" guys This Would Work!
I still have 30 days returnable.  

I will let you know!

Howard


--- Thomas Holland <Thomas.Holland at Sun.COM> wrote:

> 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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