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Mac Mini Combo Drive -> SuperDrive?
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Sep 18, 2006, 03:46 PM
 
If you bought a ICD mac mini with the combo drive, is it possible to upgrade to a Superdrive down the road?

My initial guess would be "no" because where would you buy the drive?
     
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Sep 18, 2006, 04:17 PM
 
You could get a laptop DVD writer and put it in there if you're technically savvy enough. It's not meant to be upgraded, though.
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Sep 18, 2006, 05:54 PM
 
Yes, but it would void your warranty if you do it yourself; you can pay an Apple Authorized repair place to do it.
     
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Sep 18, 2006, 09:45 PM
 
The superdrive in the Mac Mini is a standard laptop DVD writer which can be bought from nearly any computer hardware store.
     
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Sep 18, 2006, 11:55 PM
 
Thanks..
     
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Sep 19, 2006, 01:58 AM
 
I'd suggest just getting an external . . . . most likely it'll be faster and you don't void any sort of warranty
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