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classof2011 · Jan 14, 2007, 04:22 PM

Hi, I need a combo or superdrive part for an iBook G3 500MHz (dual usb).

Let me know!

mattsliva · Jan 15, 2007, 07:00 AM

I've got a few combo drives at home. I'll PM you when I get model numbers later today.

classof2011 · Jan 15, 2007, 09:00 PM

OK... just let me know!

mattsliva · Jan 16, 2007, 05:01 AM

I have 1 Sony CRX820E combo drive pulled from a 700MHz 14" iBook G3 Dual USB.

mattsliva · Jan 16, 2007, 10:34 AM

I tested it this morning and it's still working fine. I installed a program off it and burned a music CD.

classof2011 · Jan 17, 2007, 12:40 AM

OK, can it work with a 12" and how much for it?

mattsliva · Jan 17, 2007, 06:19 AM

$100 shipped sounds reasonable enough for these combo drives. I'm negotiable though.

Yes, it will work in the 12" iBook - I originally intended to put it my 12" before the logic board went out of it again.

classof2011 · Jan 17, 2007, 06:50 PM

No thanks, I can get one for $45 on eBay. I was hoping for prices to be cheaper. If you meant $100 for all your drives, then I only need one that will fit in a 12" G3 iBook...

classof2011 · Jan 17, 2007, 06:50 PM

In fact I can get a Superdrive for that much.

Kenneth · Jan 17, 2007, 08:05 PM

Wait a minute. Can you fit a Superdrive into the iBook G3?

The Superdrive was never an option for the iBook G3 back then. Since all iBook G4s' optical drivers were all 'slot-load' and 'tray-load' on the iBook G3, how does it work?

classof2011 · Jan 17, 2007, 10:39 PM

I think you can just change the bezel... one for a G4 almost fit. There's also one on eBay that fits and its a slot load, but it doesn't match altogether.

Kenneth · Jan 17, 2007, 11:34 PM

I happened to have 2 iBooks here and took a couple of pictures of them.

classof2011 · Jan 18, 2007, 05:47 PM

Internally, it is different. As I said, it DOESN'T fit but gets really close to.

techound1 · Jan 19, 2007, 07:05 PM

Originally Posted by classof2011

Internally, it is different. As I said, it DOESN'T fit but gets really close to.

But if you put a slot load drive into a g3, you'll have either a gaping hole on the exterior or the bezel will block the drive altogether.

classof2011 · 05:45 PM

True, very true. I never did think you can actually get one to work with a G3. All I wanted was a combo drive for a G3 or s Superdrive if they made one then. Then the thread crapping started. I need someone to close this thread. Thanks.

jbmitt · Jan 20, 2007, 05:30 PM

kenneth-

get over yourself, you asked for an item, he made an offer. Thats what happens in the marketplace. If you don't like the price, or believe that ebay has more mac knowledgabe and ethical people (haha yeah right) go there.

classof2011 · Jan 20, 2007, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by jbmitt

kenneth-

get over yourself, you asked for an item, he made an offer. Thats what happens in the marketplace. If you don't like the price, or believe that ebay has more mac knowledgabe and ethical people (haha yeah right) go there.

IDK who you're talking to, because it seems that if you're talking to me, you're mixed up. Kenneth is a different member. I only had one offer, and I denied it since it was too much for a single drive. No need to be all snotty about it. It wasn't even YOUR offer at that...or Kenneth's. But seriously, someone close this thread!

jbmitt · Jan 21, 2007, 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by classof2011

IDK who you're talking to, because it seems that if you're talking to me, you're mixed up. Kenneth is a different member. I only had one offer, and I denied it since it was too much for a single drive. No need to be all snotty about it. It wasn't even YOUR offer at that...or Kenneth's. But seriously, someone close this thread!

yeah my post was directed to you, class of 2011 not Kenneth. My apologies to Kenneth, a senior member that has made lots of contributions.

my mistake.