Dual USB iBook parts in Clamshell?

Hello Everyone,
My Blueberry Clamshell has seen better days. Although I love it so much, to repair it it would cost $189. I went to an Computer Flea in Boston, and saw many Graphites and Indigos for $100.
I would have to do some upgrading, but my Dual USB is failing as well, so I would put the RAM and Hard Drive in it.
I just have 2 questions:
My Dual USB has a DVD Drive. Can I put my DVD Drive in the Clamshell?
Also, is it possible to put my Dual USB's 1024x768 screen in it? If not, is there any other way to make the screen 1024x768? It doesn't realy matter, I'm fine with 800x600, just wondering.
Help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
-Brian

My Dual USB has a DVD Drive. Can I put my DVD Drive in the Clamshell?
My initial thought is that the Dual USB has a slot loading drive while the clamshell has a tray loading drive. So this would require some (maybe severe) case modification.
Also, is it possible to put my Dual USB's 1024x768 screen in it? If not, is there any other way to make the screen 1024x768?
No and no.

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Thank you both for the excellent bedtime reading material!
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I am seeing this cable and connected it to my iBook and all I hear is audio. I will enclose the link in this question.
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I have to apologise for never replying or thanking you for your answer; I did manage to solve the issues I was having and I managed to deduce that it was simply the disc itself (as no other discs gave me similar issues) that was causing problems. Managed to sell the iBook on at a tidy profit.
Managed to pick up a Graphite SE Firewire too. Bit beat up and a couple of RAM issues but they're beautiful machines. Currently have an Indigo in its original box (with all accessories too!) with a battery that actually still holds a charge. Picked it up for £8 on eBay. OK, shipping was £30 but overall that's a steal. Only issues are a missing Apple leafe and the lid's Indigo accents fading through what I guess was light exposure. Otherwise in pristine condition.
Thanks for answering Bund, and apolgoies for not replying sooner - I somehow didn't see your reply.

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Try starting up from a system software CD or DVD, and repair your disk using Disk Utility:
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Restart the computer, then hold the C key during startup.
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You can choose from this list:
http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/ibook/index-ibook.html
If you could find the exact same model on eBay which has the original system CDs included in the sale, that may be your best bet. It would probably be cheaper than buying the system CDs on their own.
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After you did the Archive and Install did you remember to delete the Previous System(s) folder which would have been created when you did the Archive and Install?
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