>Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 18:40:27 -0400 >From: Pete Gregory >Subject: Re: Pismo DVD drive not recognizing CD's
>> Subject: Re: Pismo DVD drive not recognizing CD's >> Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 23:47:58 -0500 >> From: James Rohde >> Message-Id: >> >[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. Hi- I just replaced a Pismo DVD drive (actually a working Matsushita model) with a UJDA-720. The switch was simple, but I had to drill another hole because the Pismo faceplate had different mounts than the HP the drive came from. Anyway, the drive was $52 on eBay - just look in the laptop components section and be patient. This one had a picture of the actual drive, so I knew it was a Matsushita mechanism. Apple System Profiler recognizes the drive, but disc burning and iTunes aren't supported. Toast, however, will work with the drive so now I have a working combo drive in the wife's Pismo. BTW, I also tested the drive in my Lombard and I could burn with Toast there, too. My next step is to work on the disc burner support file so I can do things from Finder and iTunes. I didn't see that one in a quick run thru xlr8, but I can do more looking today. --- JSH webmail -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
