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and search the drive compatibility database. Over 100 entries for Combo DVD-CDR (under Select a Mac Model, use PowerBook G3 2000 Rage128 Mobility). At least one mention there about the "quality" of the LM drive. Most all of the entries are for the expansion bay - having never owned a Pismo, I assume this is the most common way of integrating this type of drive? You might try these guys for a replacement drive http://www.centrix-intl.com/fulllist.asp I haven't used them and have no financial interest in them; I found them while looking for a CDRW to put in my son's new (to him) clamshell iBook (I was planning on buying one from them, but my son decided he didn't need/want CDRW capability). Just because these drives are "obsolete" from a production standpoint, there's no reason to not use the drive (new or "pre-owned"). Heck, the Pismo is "obsolete." Regards, Bob Eye Dallas, TX --- K <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Good evening Lista's, > My 3rd LG (POS!!!) CD/DVD drive has gone south.. > Does anyone know if > the Mat unit (drive and sled) is a perfect match for > the Pismo as a > replacement? I am really tired of screwing around > with the LG to get it > working...It hast to be ejected and smacked on the > table in order to get > it to recognize that there is a dvd or cd in > it...Once it recognizes > that something is there, it works fine..but it it's > a real pain to do > that every time and the rest of the family is really > PO'd about it... > If anyone on list happens to have or knows someone > that has a working > complete unit, please respond off line... > My son has now installed Tiger on this Pismo and it > seems to be runing > like a raped ape!! Pismo 400..1gb ram 10gb Toshiba > hd 10.42 > Regards and thanks in advance, > Mike K -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
