on 1/20/03 21:31, (Mac Canada) at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > From: Larry Jorgenson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Bad CD-ROM Drive in iBook SE > Message-id: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > I have an iBook SE with a tray loading CD-ROM drive. When I try to insert a > CD into the drive it sounds like the CD is rubbing somewhere. The CD will > rarely get up to full speed and will not mount on the desktop. Does anyone > know if this is repairable or should I go ahead and replace the drive with a > new one? What is the Apple Part Number for this baby? > > If new, the Apple replacement drive seems to be very expensive. Does anyone > know if there are any alternatives besides hooking up an external USB drive? > > Regards, > > Larry Jorgenson, P.Eng > Macintosh Computer Consultant
You could also check out installing a CD-RW. Go to <http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/index.html> and look in the Drive Upgrade Database (on the home page) for people who have successfully installed CDRW's in their iBooks. Lots of detailed, illustrated instructions too. The drives can be found on ebay, though some used Apple parts dealers are selling them now too. Do a Google search. Good luck. Chris -- Mac Canada is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Shop Canadian, visit Mantek Services <http://www.mantek.mb.ca> Low Prices That Will Keep YOU and Your MAC Smiling Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Mac Canada info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/mac-can.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/mac-canada%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
