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More prep. I have 3 iBook G3 500Mhz 12" semi-working status. Hopefully I can get at least two fully working.
Disassembling all three at once, to make it easier.
I should really have a magnetic tray for all these screws.
So, just wondering if anyone has some tips for neutralizing this aluminum oxidization... Looks like this thing was down with the Titanic.
I don't even know how this was even running with all that corrosion dust inside.
I stripped it to the frame, then hit it with a poly brush on a drill.
Got most of the dust off.
Then I had to deal with the the trackpad socket that was pulled off. Luckily it was still inside the unit.
And I was able to get it soldered back on. Forgive the crappy focus on my phone camera.
Where is the PPC Challenge 2025?
Disassembling all three at once, to make it easier.
I should really have a magnetic tray for all these screws.
So, just wondering if anyone has some tips for neutralizing this aluminum oxidization... Looks like this thing was down with the Titanic.
I don't even know how this was even running with all that corrosion dust inside.
I stripped it to the frame, then hit it with a poly brush on a drill.
Got most of the dust off.
Then I had to deal with the the trackpad socket that was pulled off. Luckily it was still inside the unit.
And I was able to get it soldered back on. Forgive the crappy focus on my phone camera.
Where is the PPC Challenge 2025?
During the PPC Challenge 2024, I worked on 15 desktops, performing upgrades, fixes, and general use. For PPC Challenge 2025, I intend to work on laptops I have acquired. Prepping SSDs now.
I have purchased some 2.5" mSATA to IDE adapters that were full size with cover for about $12. I also have some cheaper $4 ones without covers, so I printed my own trays to mount them.
I have 14 PPC laptops: 2x 3400c almost like new, an Aluminum PowerBook G4 12" that is pretty banged up, and 11x various iBook G3/G4 12" units in disrepair. I purchased a few different lots of parts machines to fix up some others, but it looks like most will be salvageable/functional. All the G3/G4 models seem to work fine with these adapters (and AppleTVs as well). The two 3400c do not work with these adapters, so waiting for some CF-IDE adapters to arrive.
I have purchased some 2.5" mSATA to IDE adapters that were full size with cover for about $12. I also have some cheaper $4 ones without covers, so I printed my own trays to mount them.
I have 14 PPC laptops: 2x 3400c almost like new, an Aluminum PowerBook G4 12" that is pretty banged up, and 11x various iBook G3/G4 12" units in disrepair. I purchased a few different lots of parts machines to fix up some others, but it looks like most will be salvageable/functional. All the G3/G4 models seem to work fine with these adapters (and AppleTVs as well). The two 3400c do not work with these adapters, so waiting for some CF-IDE adapters to arrive.
Happy Grav-mass!
