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Replace PowerBook G3 HDD with mSATA SSD

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Description

Following along with how [mac27](https://www.mac27.net/powerbook-g3-wallstreet) did it, and how I've done other IDE to SSD replacements (notably in the PowerBook 3400c), I've ordered the following parts to replace the hard drive with an SSD:

- [chenyang mSATA Mini SATA SSD to IDE 44Pin 2.5 inch Hard Disk Adapter](https://amzn.to/46GdOrb)
- [Transcend 64GB MSA230S mSATA SATA III SSD, DRAM Cache](https://amzn.to/4ylGYHN) (wow, $50 now... last time I ordered one it was 128GB for $20!)

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Use the linked mac27 guide and the listed IDE adapter and mSATA SSD as the starting references. Verify whether the PowerBook G3 hard-drive replacement is completed and document the installation result, including any compatibility issues encountered.

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Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Active
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Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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