Mike K <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> asked: >I have just scored a Mat. drive to replace the POS LG unit in this >Pismo...It is the bare drive ...What I need help with is how to get the >face plate /bezel and case off the LG so I can put the Mat in and place >the bezel on...The new Mat unit should fit into the LG case and be able >to use the LG face plate Right??? Yes, and no.
Yes, the Matsushita mechanism will fit just fine into the LG's drive sled, all such sleds are identical. No, the LG uses a different face than does the Matshita mechanism. You'll have to source an original Apple-Matshita face or use the generic face that came with your 'new' drive. On my page on such things: <http://mywebpages.comcast.net/macdan/ebms.html#pismo> If your 'new' drive is an original Apple mechanism, it will have a Master/Slave/CableSelect switch on it, ensure it is set to Master. If it is not an Apple drive it may be pre-set to any of those three. If not hard set as Master you probably won't be able to boot from a CD by holding the "C" key on startup. However, you should be able to boot from CD by pressing the option key on startup, where (if the CD is in the drive) you can choose from which device to boot. hth, dan k ................................. http://macdan.n3.net/ carracho://dankephoto.dhs.org:9700 hotline://dankephoto.dhs.org:9500 ................................. -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> 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/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
