Many people with broken computers either throw them away, or send them to a recycling program. Why not keep your old iBook and use its shell to make a one-of-a-kind iPad case? Sounds difficult, right? Gary Katz, who created things such as the Personal Shoebox Apple Store and The Apple Museum - 30 Years in 2 Minutes, shows you how and it’s not that difficult. All you need is an old iBook, a Dremel tool and some free time.
Demo video after the break.
Katz first removed all the computing components by hand then used a Dremel tool to remove anything sharp or would scratch the iPad’s screen. Then he added a soft liner inside the iBook shell and removed the Apple logo so the iPad’s screen can show through. Once you get this done, insert the iPad and you have a very sturdy case that will handle your iBaby with care. It’s not the most attractive case but if you have an old broken iBook sitting around collecting dust, it could be a good alternative.
[via TUAW]
