Re: Pismo DVD drive not recognizing CD's

[Pete Gregory]

Subject: Re: Pismo DVD drive not recognizing CD's
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 23:47:58 -0500
From: James Rohde <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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[snip]
Pete, you possibly have the dreaded 'LG dying' problem (which I had 
shortly before my original warranty ran out). The LG model of drive has 
documented problems with failing way too soon (the Matsushita drive 
doesn't appear to have the problem). I had similar symptoms when my drive 
started going south.

Well, I never had applecare so I guess it's going to be an expensive fix.

Looking on the web, it appears the replacement is $130 up.  OTOH I've 
seen two combo drives for $200 & $300 
(http://www.wegenermedia.com/pismocombo.htm) and I saw an article on 
http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/PB_G3/oem_combo_drives/build_guide/build_combo_drive.html 
for using a Matsushita UJDA 710 drive as an alternative (about $100 on 
ebay).... tempting.

Has anyone any other suggestions or thoughts on this matter?  And how do 
I explain it to the wife?

Thanks
Pete....  another LG victim.


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