Can Mac Mini replace my PB G4?

My HD has reported fatal errors (SMART status). I've backed up onto an external drive for safety.
Instead of replacing the HD in the G4, could I use a MAC MINI instead? Using the keyboard and the display of the laptop?
That way, I could make full use of the Intel technology right? Yes? No? Talking BS? Let me know kind people.
Thanks.

No, you won't be able to use the keyboard and display of your PowerBook for the Mac mini. The PowerBook doesn't have any kind of "video in" to go from the Mac mini's video out. You'd need to buy a regular display, keyboard and mouse for the Mac mini.
-Doug

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