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Other => General Discussion => Topic started by: Mike M on August 19, 2007, 10:59:57 AM
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I have a Mac iBook G4 that I purchased about three years ago. Lately I have been experiencing some problems with it and would like to see if anyone here can help before I ask in the Apple forums.
First off, in the past several months my trackpad has been acting weird. When I try to move it, it then moves by itself to the right side of the screen when I let go of the touchpad. The touchpad is a bit worn off so I'm not sure if this would be normal for a worn-off touchpad.
Secondly, in recent weeks there has been this transluscent screen that appears on my computer's screen when I wake it from sleep saying that I need to restart my computer by holding the power button. This has happened twice in the past week. Anyone know why this is happening? I hope this isn't a failure with my computer.
Also, I have a question. Would it be possible if Apple or someone else to replace my iBook's harddrive with a larger one? Right now it has a 30 GB and I don't have a lot of space left. If I happen to upgrade to the upcoming OS, 10.5 (which requires 7 GB of space), I will only have about a quarter or so of space left.
Thanks for any help you guys provide.
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1. I've seen that happen on several other computers, all different brands, and as of yet i don't know what it is :(
2. Sounds like a software problem. I've had this happen before, but never really knew what the problem is.
3. Replace it your self. Its very easy, and it will cost a lot less.
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Replacing the HD requires taking it apart, which voids the warrenty, and I don't want that to happen. :no:
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Well basically you have 2 options.
1. Pay a lot of unnecessary money to have someone replace the hard drive.
2. Save a lot of money by putting you're own in, and voiding the warranty.
I don't see why that voids the warranty. pretty stupid if you ask me.