RAM from Powerbook for Macbook

I have a Powerbook G4 Ti 15"
Can I use the RAM from it to replace the RAM in my Macbook?
Andrea

The Powerbook Titanium does have SD-RAM and the Macbook DDR-RAM, you can not exchange them!
These are the exact specifications:
Powerbook Titanium:
PC133 SO-DIMM SD-RAM 133Mhz
Macbook:
PC-5300 SO-DIMM DDR2-RAM 667MHz 200 Pin
So it is just not possible! Only way to add more memory in the Macbook is to buy it with exact the specifications i mentioned above! Otherwise it will not work and fit!
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