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Clamshell iBook resources

Want to learn more about the clamshell iBook? Check out these resources:

General

iBook entry on Wikipedia

The clamshell iBook and its more straight-laced descendents.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ibook

Clamshell iBook specs at Apple.com support site

All the tech specs.
http://support.apple.com/kb/SP126 (1999 models)
http://support.apple.com/kb/SP115 (2000 FireWire models)

iBook Clamshell site

A small site dedicated to this very Mac. With a nifty "exploded view" post.
http://www.ibookclamshell.com/ 

iBook Clamshell

Another site dedicated to the Clammy. Lots of info and links, in English and German. 
http://www.ibook-clamshell.com/

iBook Clamshells

An overview at This Old Mac.
http://www.thisoldmac.ca/wordpress/2008/05/23/ibook-clamshells/

Low End Mac's Compleat Guide to Clamshell iBooks

A general overview with plenty of links.
http://lowendmac.com/ed/moore/08cwm/clamshell-ibook-value.html

In Praise of the Refreshingly Different Clamshell iBook

An ode at Low End Mac.
http://lowendmac.com/ed/keel/08tk/clamshell-ibook.html

Getting the Most Out of the Clamshell iBook

A useful collection of tips for owners.
http://lowendmac.com/misc/06/0814.html

Hacking and Tech

Photos: Cracking open the iBook G3

Photo gallery of the Blueberry iBook. With innards!
http://content.zdnet.com/2346-9595_22-184767.html

Sunday project: AirPort on a G3 iBook clamshell

Nice photo overview of adding an AirPort card.
http://newtonpoetry.com/2008/03/02/sunday-project-airport-on-a-g3-ibook-...

Apple's Secret Battery Reset Utility for WallStreet and Clamshell iBooks

Battery troubles? Here's a possible solution.
http://lowendmac.com/rivera/06/apple-battery-reset.html

How to replace a clamshell iBook hard drive

Text-only instructions. I recommend instructions with photos; it's a hard operation, Doc.
http://www.pcworld.150m.com/installibookhd.htm

The iBook Modification Project

A clamshell iBook mod community! Dive in, hackers.
http://community.livejournal.com/ibookmod/

Purchase and Parts

Buy an iBook

Used machines at low prices.
http://wegenermedia.com/ibk300bby.htm

Clamshell iBook parts

Need a part? Head here.
http://www.wegenermedia.com/ibookp.htm

Get your iBook upgraded to an INTERNAL CDRW!

Burn CDs on your Clammy with this hardware upgrade. 
http://www.wegenermedia.com/ibookcdrwhome.htm

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Re: Clamshell iBook resources

Please bookmark my Fan site for the first colored iBook generation in english and german.

http://www.iBook-Clamshell.com (the hyphen is important)

Probably the website with the most comprehensive information worldwide...

Re: Clamshell iBook resources

Done! Great site you have – really lots of info and good links there.

I take it you're an active clamshell iBook owner even now?

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