Snip > From: Kevin Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Superdrive for G4 DP 1.25 > > Anyone know of a source to get a internal Superdrive for the above > mentioned machine? Is it fairly simple to replace the CD-RW drive with > this DVD-RW drive?
Kevin, I went through this same quandary about replacing the CD-RW in my G4. At first I wanted any DVD recording drive, then I wanted OEM apple so that I could use iDVD, etc. What I found out is that the Superdrive in the MDD Macs was a Pioneer 103. Did some research, and also found out that OS X thinks any Pioneer drive above a 103 is a Mac installed Superdrive. Check the ASP report snip below ATA-3 Bus: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-106D: Manufacturer: PIONEER Model: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-106D Revision: 1.07 Serial Number: CLDC432433WL Drive Type: CD-RW/DVD-RW Disc Burning: Apple Supported/Shipped Removable Media: Yes Detachable Drive: No Protocol: ATAPI Unit Number: 0 Socket Type: Internal Very simple to replace the drive, about 10 minutes. Listed below are a few links for the Pioneer 106D bulk drive (this is the model shown installed from the ASP report) There is also a couple of links for the new 107D which is an 8X dual format drive. 106D http://www.directron.com/dvr106d.html ($119.00 plus free UPS Ground) http://www.bcd2000.com/itemdesc_campaign.asp?ic=23853&Tp=&source=Nextag;Pion eer;23853 ($114.00 does not include shipping) http://www.accupc.com/itemDetail.jsp?pid=drpidvr106bk&refer=Nextag ($113.00, $5.00 ground shipping) 107D http://www.gogocity.com/product_details.asp?dept_id=231&pf_id=CO02CDR0213 http://www.supermediastore.com/pioneer-dvdr107d-dvdrw.html Good Luck, Wade A. Perry -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> 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-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
