I can guarantee that this is a Mashita (or Matsushita) because of the SR-8174 in there. That is the Mashita model number, where the dying LGs number is LG-8080B. You might have good luck with that drive (but no guarantee =)
I think a 9.5mm height drive will be no problem because the drives are secured by screws on the _side_ of the drive (?) and there are rubber grommets to keep it from sloshing around. Let me know how this DVD turns out for you. I am in Europe as well. Ryan > Followed this thread with keen interest. My third DVD drive has packed up. > I've located one - apparently refurbished by Apple, for �190 - whose numbers > go "M5505" and "MKESR8171". Do people think this is an LG or a Matsushita? > I do need this thing because I want to upgrade the HD and need it to boot > from. > > On which question, will a 9.5 size disc fit ok in the Pismo? Given that > 12.5s fit, won't the thinner one rattle about? > > Best wishes TONY COULT -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
