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Old, Beaten PowerBook Reborn as Shiny, New Desktop
If your otherwise perfectly functional PowerBook has fallen apart from rough handling, many would either pay big bucks for a new screen or just replace the computer outright. But one modder had a better idea: gut the components to create a sleek desktop system.
The case is essentially just two large pieces of white acrylic separated by chrome spacers that are reminiscent of Mac Pro grating. Fun factoid: the acrylic is actually just recycled shower wall.
Apparently the most difficult proposition was mounting the motherboard with all of the drives attached. The modder explains:
The tolerances inside the slim drive are so tight, even the slightest deformation of the case will have a detrimental effect (i.e. I broke one!).
On the upside, since the system retains the PowerBook’s original battery, it has a natural built-in UPS.
Pretty great idea. Excellent execution.
Thanks: [macmod via technabob]
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