IBook Can't See HD/Various HD Problems/Various Install Problems

My iBook started having problems with the HD a while ago, since it was out of warranty, I decided to replace it myself. This worked for a while but then my iBook wouldn't boot from it anymore. I put it away for a while (already have my iMac and Eee PC) until I decided to work on it recently.
First, I replaced the HD again but still had various problems (don't remember exactly what). I ran various disk utility programs and would always have problems with the drive (which has been replaced twice now).
Right now I'm trying to work on it again since I'd really like to get this working. I bought another HD (after returning the previous) along with a new (used) ribbon cable off ifixit.com. At first my iBook saw the drive and booted off the OS X Install DVD. So far so good while I'm installing until the install fails and brings up the logs and I/O errors.
I try again and the same thing. Right now I tried formatting the drive again, but after a restart Disk Utility shows my drive with the volume titled "disk0s3" in grey lettering (this happened several times before). Trying to repair the drive brings up the error "The underlying task reported failure on exit" with the small log showing "Invalid B-tree node size / Volume check failed", although the SMART status says verified. I can format the drive and it passes Verify Drive and Repair Drive fine.
Although at this point I'm sure none of these specifics are relevant, since it's impossible for it to be the HD. Is it possible there's some underlying problem internally that's causing my iBook to incorrectly handle a hard drive?

Sorry to be the bearer of such sad news. You might especially review the post by spudnuty in that thread, as it does mention the possibility of a soldering failure which could possibly be repaired by a specialist. I have no idea if this is feasible or what it might cost, but when my logic board had problems, I sent it off for a $75 reball and it came back and has been working perfectly ever since. Here's where I sent it.
http://www.superiorreball.com/
If you really love this computer, it may be worth a call to Dale at Superior and ask if this is something that is fixable and what it might cost.
The other alternative is just to plan to boot from an external drive, which does not involve the ATA bus used for the internal drive. This is likely worth doing as it's always good to have a spare computer, even if it isn't quite as portable as it used to be.
Happy Computing!

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