David Rodriguez on 12/20/05 5:06 PM wrote: > I purchased a used G4 800 DVI Powerbook this last weekend. > Everything runs fine and its in great shape, except the Combo drive. > It was damaged by prior owner. DVD still works but no cd performance > at all. > > So wondering about compatibility of Superdrives. Specifically, does > anybody know if a Superdrive from an Imac G5 would fit? If it's just > a matter of exchanging exterior drive mounting hardware, not a > problem. If there are physical orientation or size differences of > the drive itself, then that would be an issue. Obviously they are > both slot loading. >
It's possible the drive just plain broke. I have a 1GHz 15" Aluminum and the Combo drive crapped out on me over a year ago, with the exact same symptoms as yours (DVD reads data and played movies, CD didn't read or write). Apple replaced it under warranty for me. You can add a SuperDrive to yours without any new hardware required. I've purchased and installed them for customers and they work nicely. Here's a link to OWC. They have a good selection available: <http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/optical-drives/superdrives/powerbook/> -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
