Swapping Optic Drive and HD in different iBooks

Hello,
I'm in a dilemma now and have a couple questions for those of you who dare to take apart their iBooks. I have two iBooks (500MHz/20GB/DVD & 800MHz/30GB/Combo) and the 800MHz one has gotten the dreaded logic board problem. I'm not sure if I'm covered under the warranty, but here's what I'm wondering:
Can I take the HD and Combo drive out of the 800MHz and put it in the 500Mhz iBook without causing a problem? I'm almost ready to buy a new MBP, but I'm waiting a little longer for the dust to settle on a few issues, so I just need one iBook to be functioning correctly and I've filled 20GB on the 500MHz so also need the extra 10GB of space.
Thanks!

Instead of trying that, you may want to check out the iBook Logic Board Repair Extension Program FAQ page. If the symptoms look familiar, give Apple a call. If your iBook qualifies, it's a free fix.
If you are past the three-year time limit, try calling and asking for Customer Relations (NOT Customer Service--they can't help you) and ask them to please make an exception to the three-year limit in your case.
Swapping out the drives is tricky:
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/50.12.0.html
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/50.15.0.html
If Apple will agree to fix the 800 MHz iBook, that's your best bet.
Good luck.

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