Change PowerBook into MacBook Pro

Is it possible to take the guts out of my PowerBook G4 and install a new OS for Mountain Lion?

Before upgrading, be sure to read this information about migration:
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2295
iOS 5.1.1 does not run on Powerbooks.   Unfortunately it is the newest iOS that will sync with Powerbooks.
Read this tip, if you want to consider upgrading to Mac OS X 10.5.8:
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2275

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    Re: Buying Opinion - Upgrade Powerbook vs MacBook Pro
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    panarpan wrote:
    Have heat issues into MacBook pro when boot from windows partition how can I fix it??
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  • I have ordered macbook pro ratina 13 CTO and they re shiped  I wonder if I can change order to macbook pro ratina 15  insted

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  • Portable Home Directories - Migrating from a PowerBook to MacBook Pro

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  • What do I need to connect mixer into MacBook Pro 15"?

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    What happens when you install the original HDD in the MBP?  If it does not boot , the connecting cable may be faulty.
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  • Possible to swap ibook G4 dvd drive into macbook pro?

    My unibody macbook pro's dvd drive has stopped working. Whenever i put in a dvd in, it just gurgles and tries to churn the disk to no avail. I was wondering if it were possible to harvest the dvd drive out of my old ibook g4 and put it into the macbook pro.

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  • Thumb Drive write protected after plugging into MacBook Pro

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