In the mid-1990s, the Apple Macintosh PowerBook 500 series appeared, which forever changed the market, although it was made of inexpensive elements and materials. YouTuber BillyTheKidCENTURION took the body of the PowerBook 520C and completely upgraded the internal components with a new iPad display and MacBook Pro 2015 components.
BillyTheKidCENTURION described the process in detail in the video. He cautioned that the modding process can be dangerous not only for the equipment, but also for the enthusiast themselves.
As seen in the comparative specification table, this is a huge upgrade for the old Apple PowerBook 502C. However, at the time, these laptops were truly advanced and debuted in the PC market with a modern trackpad, support for dual batteries for additional durability. In terms of ergonomics, the device still seems convenient and attractive, a testament to the design and materials used.
The full video goes into detail about interesting points of the modding process, including electronics, display, and mechanical parts. The author talks about the selection and adaptation of components and the difficulties he encountered during the work.
Source: Tom`s Hardware
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