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CBoldman · Apr 4, 2007, 07:00 PM

Hey guys. I have a Titanium 1ghz with a superdrive that has been dead for the past year. This drive takes in a disc, clicks a few times, then spits it out. I am ready to replace it but I was wondering if anyone could suggest a great online store to buy one for the cheapest price. I want a new drive to ensure great working order and if it is not too much extra I wouldn't mind a DL DVDR. Thanks for the help

imitchellg5 · Apr 4, 2007, 07:05 PM

You could buy an external unit which would be cheaper, but you can always replace the internal unti too. OWC: Apple Mac G4 upgrades, Laptop Batteries, Memory, Drives is a good place to look.

Grimley Fiendish · Apr 5, 2007, 05:34 PM

I have the exact same problem, a dead superdrive, and it's maddening. Can anyone tell me how hard an install that's going to be? I've worked on my Mac and PC desktops before, but never a laptop and to be honest, I'm a little intimidated by the thought of opening up my MB Pro.

Thanks in advance.

imitchellg5 · Apr 5, 2007, 08:59 PM

Shouldn't your MB Pro be under warranty?

brokenjago · Apr 5, 2007, 10:37 PM

Well, if he bought it anytime between January-April 5th of Last year, then no, it's not.

mfbernstein · Apr 6, 2007, 08:11 AM

The ifixit guides are generally the best. The MBP replacement isn't trivial, but it's certainly nowhere near as bad as, say a G3 iBook. The TiBook is even easier than the MBP.

(Don't do this with a machine that under warranty, you'll likely void it).

Just do things slowly, keep your screws organized, and make sure to avoid any static buildup.

Grimley Fiendish · Apr 6, 2007, 10:59 AM

Thanks for the responses! I'm unsure of my warranty date, though it's for sure sometime this April. Also, thanks for sharing the ifixit link, that's a great resource!

cschmelz · Apr 22, 2007, 01:48 AM

I'd strongly recommend a firewire external drive. My old 1.5ghz powerbook g4 superdrive got used a LOT for CD burning and DVD data burning and it blew up TWICE (thankfully under warranty). After that experience I realized my EXPENSIVE powerbook drive should be used only for away from home uses and loading software off DVDs. I bought a Plextor 712 based firewire external drive for something like $100 and have used that ever since.

Cheap investment and MUCH better write speeds.

Eriamjh · Apr 22, 2007, 05:25 PM

Find that receipt and confirm your warranty. It is worth the trouble.