On 10/9/02 10:29 AM, "Aaron Willems" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Broadcast into the ether:
> You would think Apple would have noticed this one. I have a new Dual > 867Mhz G4 (Mirrored Doors). I installed a Pioneer DVD burner. The cool > part the Mac recognized it as a SuperDrive after I installed it. The > bad part is the Drive tray can't eject because the mirrored door isn't > tall enough. I looked at the DVD-Rom. It's looks like a special OEM > designed for Apple. Can you believe that. Apple finally makes a Mac > that can't support a Slave drive, but fails to mention that you will > have to purchase a Mac OEM drive in order to utilize it. So I will be > forced to take apart the computer, and cut the metal and plastic in > order to make enough room for the Drive Tray to eject on my DVD Burner. > Apple really missed the boat on this one. just wanted to warn people > in case your in the market for a new PowerMac. Wait a minute Aaron. Apple did nothing wrong at all. You are just missing a small point. All CD-DVD drives have a removeable faceplate (rtfm) that allows installation into the MDD G4's. Just pop the leading edge face off the end of the DVD drive tray and install it as normal. I have the Dual 1GHz and I noticed that the drive slot was a bit narrow, so I popped the face off the burner I installed and pow.... No more problem. I really am amazed how quickly all you Mac fans jump down Apple's throat for "missing the boat" when it is user error that is causing the problem. ;-) (you know I mean this in a friendly smart a** kind of a way right???) -- ============================================================== Kyle H. Hansen Apple Certified Technician Apple Solution Expert Macintosh Server Administrator [EMAIL PROTECTED] ============================================================== -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> 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-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
