Update

[crschmidt]

iPod probably not broken: hard drive problems in powerbook probably causing errors. Good.

Powerbook state such that no repairs will be performed by Apple without a Tier 4 Support Charge. $1400. Bad.

Did get ahold of a local Apple-retailer that will repair the keyboard: $40 for parts, $45 for labor. Cheapest keyboards on eBay approaching $60. Good deal. I'll be taking it.

Comments

[bkdelong.livejournal.com]

Can you simply buy a new 2.5in drive and reinstall, then mount the old drive via firewire enclosure? I've been doing that every 6mo or so with my laptop.