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15" AlBook Rev A, DVD drive upgrade
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(Note: I have posted this in the Powerbook Forum already, but I believe it would be more relevant here)
I've recently dropped my Powerbook on concrete. While most of the system is working, the Slot-in drive is dented. A direct Apple replacement will cost me approximately CD$400 for a combo and CD$800 for a Superdrive.
By suggestion of the macshop that will do the repairs, I've been looking around for alternatives and have come accross this:
http://www.dfwdepot.com/osc/product_...roducts_id=139
This is the Superdrive that is used in the latest 15" Albook. I am not sure about the "-B" designation, but the dimensions seem to match the other slot-in drives.
I'm wondering whether I will be able to use this drive in Powerbook without any problems. Will I need any special or modified drivers?
Thanks,
docholiday
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Powerbook 15.2" G4 1.5Ghz
1GB RAM, 80GB 5400rpm
4GB iPod Mini, Rev 2, Green
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That URL is gobbledygook.
But anyway, there's no reason a non-Apple drive shouldn't work: Apple buys them from Panasonic, just like everyone else. If it's the same model number, it should fit.
tooki
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Originally posted by tooki:
That URL is gobbledygook.
But anyway, there's no reason a non-Apple drive shouldn't work: Apple buys them from Panasonic, just like everyone else. If it's the same model number, it should fit.
tooki
Thanks for pointing the URL thing out, it's fixed now. I'm glad there won't be a problem. Also, I found out today that the macstore might start carrying that drive themselves so yea.
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Powerbook 15.2" G4 1.5Ghz
1GB RAM, 80GB 5400rpm
4GB iPod Mini, Rev 2, Green
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make sure there is an apple compatible firmware available for the drive, or you may not be able to use it with apps like iMovie, or even burning through the finder.
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20" iMac/2.4 C2D/4GB RAM/320 HD + ViewSonic VX2025WM
13" MBP/2.26 C2D/4GB RAM/250 HD
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