- 21. Changing the optical drive
- (Hardware hints)
- ... and use even a DVD burner as long as you make sure that it is set to master or cable select. All parts are either screwed and / or glued together. You need a philips screwdriver, a good scraper ...
- 22. OS9 Retail CD and Update must not be confused
- (Software hints)
- ... bottom of the picture) is bootable and contains a full version of the operation system. Bonus software such as AppleWorks, Bugdom, Nanosaur and Faxstf is not included. The CD on the top of the picture ...
- 23. New replacement battery
- (Accessories)
- ... internal PRAM capacitor of your iBook. The iBook has no internal backup battery which saves the contents of RAM when no power is available. If you still use Mac OS9 you will gain up to 2 hours additional ...
- 24. Clamshell Sustainability Redesign
- (Trivia)
- The clamshell iBook is the most durable notebook Apple has ever built. But we can do better - look at the Clamshell Sustainability Redesign project on Shrakner.net. It contains a lot of good ideas such ...
- 25. XPostFacto brings Tiger to original iBook
- (Software hints)
- ... the CD/DVD media and supported optical drives. My otherwise perfectly bootable external USB DVD drive was not accepted. Your success is not guaranteed: even if you reach the point when the installation ...
- 26. My iBook Clamshell Gemini
- (Hardware hints)
- The Gemini is based on a G3 Clamshell iBook (300/366/466MHZ) - it has a integrated touchscreen and was built to support disabled people. The Gemini iBook was the second Mac modded by Assistive Technology ...
- 27. MacCase Classic
- (Accessories)
- Would you like a brand new case for your vintage iBook ? The MacCase Classic is available in five beautiful clamshell colors. You will find them also on ebay, auctions starting with US$ 24,95 - even ...
- 28. Luminiscent Apple Mod
- (Hardware hints)
- The Clamshell iBook, has - in contrast to the black PowerBook and more recent iBook,PowerBook and MacBook models no lumininiscent apple logo on the top case. When you take a look at the iBook when the ...
- 29. LaCie Firewire speakers
- (Accessories)
- The LaCie Firewire Speakers look pretty good and don't need an AC adapter because they are bus-powered. If you own a firewire Clamshell this might be the right choice. There connecting cable between the ...
- 30. Spoof: iToilet
- (Multimedia)
- iToilet was a spoof advert written by Stephen Murray in March 2002, targetting at the coloured iMac and iBook models. It was also a parody of Apple's persuasive advertising. But nevertheless nicknames ...
- 31. Interior view: iBook Clamshell trackpad
- (Hardware hints)
- The iBook Trackpad is beautifully designed even from within. When you remove the metal shield you get a detailed view of the electronics assembly. The clip for the trackpad cable is located at the bottom ...
- 32. Interior view: Display hinges
- (Trivia)
- ... fact that even invisible parts have to be designed in a beautiful way. Here you see a set of iBook Clamshell display hinges that are not only beautiful, but furthermore the most reliable hinges ever placed ...
- 33. How to identify the display panel: LG, Samsung, IBM
- (Hardware hints)
- The Clamshell iBook was a commercial success. Apple sold 300.000 iBooks during the first weeks. The display component suppliers were not able to handle such demands, so displays of different manufacturers ...
- 34. iCurve- the invisible laptop stand
- (Accessories)
- ... The iCurve lifts your iBook display to a comfortable viewing height when you work for hours on your desk- and to save your aching neck. You have to use it with an external keyboard and mouse, because ...
- 35. Dicota WinBag for Clamshell iBook
- (Accessories)
- The Winbag bag is made for the Clamshell iBooks. One side is transparent and gives a good view on the iBook. There is a large side pocket for the YoYo power supply, cables, mouse and so on. The ...
- 36. iBook paper craft
- (Accessories)
- The Clamshell iBook is also available as a paper model. The website of Mitsuaki Ohashi is down but I've found a different site which provides the download. Take a look at his other works of paper craft. ...
- 37. iBook PDF manuals
- (Books)
- Do you have the original manual for your clamshell iBook? On the Apple support pages is a PDF manual available for download. Detailed information about the technology, the so called Apple Developer ...
- 38. iBook harddisk swap quick and dirty
- (Hardware hints)
- ... where the HD is located and bend the EMI shield in order to fish the HD out. Do not disconnect the IDE and speaker cable to the logicboard. Tools: Torx T8 to remove 6 screws on the bottom (i ...
- 39. iBook spare parts
- (Hardware hints)
- ... Clamshell to have a few parts in stock that you will need in the future. A well-stocked, but higher priced assortment is available especially from US and UK merchants. Here comes an international link ...
- 40. iBook Display Case Skin Mod
- (Hardware hints)
- ... favourite little kittens of your daughter. Underneath the plastics is a thin metal sheet on which you can fix an adhesive foil. These are available for color printers - or you buy a adequate professional ...