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Peter753 · May 26, 2002, 10:21 PM

I have a G4 466 mhz cd-rw. I would like to be able to play dvd's on it and it appears an internal one would be the cheapest. I was wondering if you can put one in the zip drive. If you can how hard is it, and would i need to install software for it to register?

RankFart · May 26, 2002, 11:37 PM

Sorry, replacing the existing cd drive with a super or combo drive is your only internal option. The lower drive bay reserved for a zip is restricted to 3.5 inch drives. When the side of the case folds up and closes, the processor and its heatsinc sit right up against the drive bay. Putting a 5.25 inch drive in that spot would prevent you from being able to close the case.

l008com · May 26, 2002, 11:45 PM

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I did it, and it works great. But you have to do alot of cutting with a dremel. I can watch DVDs and Burn CDs, at the same time :-p Its really good for coping CDs though. If you had one of the 100 MHz Bus models, it would be much harder, almost impossible, but with a 133 bus model like i have, the processors are moved over, so some cutting and it pretty much fits. If you really want ill take some internal shots some other day. The thing they really call me crazy for is the fact that i did all the cutting with the case open while it was running, i run a few web sites and didn't wanna shutdown, so I covered the motherboard and dremeled away. No software or anything is needed. I got a slot loading DVD drive (Pioneer) so I just dremel'd a slot in my factory cover and it works great! Looks a little rough cause i don't have the steadiest hand but hey I'm very happy with my work. (FYW the CRT is run of the factory GF2 card, the LCD and my TV are run off an ATi 7500)

l008com · May 26, 2002, 11:50 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by RankFart:
Sorry, replacing the existing cd drive with a super or combo drive is your only internal option. The lower drive bay reserved for a zip is restricted to 3.5 inch drives. When the side of the case folds up and closes, the processor and its heatsinc sit right up against the drive bay. Putting a 5.25 inch drive in that spot would prevent you from being able to close the case.<hr /></blockquote>They moved the processors heat sink on the 466/533/667/733 models so its no longer in the way, on older models, 400/450/500, it is still possible, but you have to remove part of your processors heat sink, a small part though so i still wouldn't rule it out

Mac Zealot · May 27, 2002, 05:40 AM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by l008com:
 <blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by RankFart:
Sorry, replacing the existing cd drive with a super or combo drive is your only internal option. The lower drive bay reserved for a zip is restricted to 3.5 inch drives. When the side of the case folds up and closes, the processor and its heatsinc sit right up against the drive bay. Putting a 5.25 inch drive in that spot would prevent you from being able to close the case.<hr /></blockquote>They moved the processors heat sink on the 466/533/667/733 models so its no longer in the way, on older models, 400/450/500, it is still possible, but you have to remove part of your processors heat sink, a small part though so i still wouldn't rule it out<hr /></blockquote>Luckily he has a 466

Anyhoot, I008.com, I bet that case does look kinda funky eh? Nice setup though!

And no, you are not crazy either, I clean my computer all the time with it open and running

jzaw · Jun 29, 2002, 01:29 PM

the crazy part is keeping open cans of cocacola next to the keyboard <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" />
just asking for it to be spilt

living on the edge huh

oooh that sugar rush!

ebolla · Jul 5, 2002, 03:00 PM

I have PowerMac 8500 thant i've been curious about doing the same thing.
Is it do-able?
i think the RAM slots are in the way-
but maybe there is a workaround to clear up some space