Dead Hard Drive - What replacement can I use for iBook G4?

I have a
Machine Model: iBook G4
CPU Type: PowerPC G4 (3.3)
Number Of CPUs: 1
CPU Speed: 933 MHz
L2 Cache (per CPU): 256 KB
Memory: 384 MB (Upgraded to 1Gig)
Bus Speed: 133 MHz
Mac OSX 10.3.9.
The hard drive died. What type and manufacrure do I need. Is it a Serial, ATA or IDE? What sizes can I use 40G, 60G, 80G, or 100G?
Thanks for your help.

but if your ibook was made before 2003 the limit for hard drives is 128GB any mac made before 2003 has this limit.
heres a take aprt manual
http://www.sterpin.net/uk/ddibookg4uk.htm

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