> > We have two Pismo 400 power books that the CD/DVD drives are dead in. > What is the cheapest and effective way to try and get some more use > from them? Once in a while it will recognize a disk. > > Is this a common problem with these computers. > > Neither one of us have had any luck find a suggestion as to what > would be a simple and good solution.
Replace the mechanism. I'd wager it is a DRN-8080 - they are very unreliable. Buy another mechanism and slot it in place and you are away. You can fit any other drive in the module (just about) but the bezel won't fit unless you match the mechanism. -- Best wishes Malcolm Cornelius - The Powerbook Fanatic http://www.pbfanatic.co.uk -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
