How Do I Put a new hard drive in

hi,
I love my 6 year old computer but i thought i would give it an update and put a new hard drive because its been a good computer for these 6 year BUT i cant get into it because its got a metal cage on it
Please Help
My Mac Needs YOU!!!
iBook G3 333Mhz Mac OS 9.0.x Original iBook! (the Best)

Hello Little KZ.
Here is a link to a website of guides which teach you how to upgrade and repair Apple Laptops.
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/
The guide you actually want
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Mac/iBook-G3-Clamshell/HD-Replacement
Its quite easy but make sure you get the right tools first.
You need a T8 Torx driver ($8 from your local Dicksmith electronics store)
The 5mm nut driver comes as part of set and if your lucky you might get a T8 Torx driver with it. ($22 from your local Bunnings warehouse)
Make sure you download the guide and print it out so you can use the convient screw guide.
Your new hard drive will be a lot more quite and faster.
The particular hard drives that you need (if you don't have one that isn't compatible already) is here
http://www.ifixit.com/cart/customer/home.php?cat=7
Good luck and take care, when I did it on my other iBook 300mhz. I cut my self quite bad trying to put the uppercase back on. (my finger sliped and hit the metal spikes below the sign which teaches you to install a ram card and AirPort card)
Enjoy your new Hard drive, Good luck.

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