Project PowerMac: DVD-ROM doom and gloom
September 2nd, 2008
If you’ve ever thought about digging in and upgrading your PowerMac G4 (Yikes! model), here’s a tip:
Think again.
After several successful projects involving simple upgrades like RAM and a PCI USB 2.0 card, a recent attempt at installing an Apple-made DVD-ROM drive was a complete disaster. Sadly, it’s because of the design of the PowerMac itself; when you open it up, it looks customizable, but actually trying to take the thing apart is a nightmare.
And it’s all the screws’ fault.
