on 24/10/2003 16:47, G-Books at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > From: Eric Morrison <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Message-Id: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Howdy: > > I just did this. I replaced the CD/DVD drive in my Pismo (10.2.8... > soon to be 10.3) with a new LG GCC-4240 combo DVD read, CDRW drive.
Congrats Eric. Great drive (as per xlr8) and a very nice price. I'm using a Samsung SN-324B in my Pismo and it too has been a super replacement for my DVD. The faceplate is a bit smaller than the original Matshita one and is rectangular; no curvy Apple design, but it fit without modification. Also has a raised eject button (I never did like Apple's recessed one). Though for anyone having eject button problems, there are shareware and freeware apps (e.g. Eject) that let you use a Function key to open the tray. Just a quick question Eric: could you provide instructions on taking apart the caddy for the LG drive (offlist if you prefer)? The Matshita one is very easy to take apart, but I haven't figured out the LG one yet and I'm afraid of breaking something when "forcing" it open. In short, how do you open the LG caddy in order to remove the DVD and install a new drive? Thanks. Chris P.S. Another good option for a replacement Combo is the Sony CRX820, a 24x8x24x8x Combo that also has a handy switch right on the drive that you can use to set it as Master (makes it possible to boot while holding down the C key and also could/should resolve powerbook wake-from-sleep problems, etc.). -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
