Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie

Combo to a Superdrive??

Options
  • 07-10-2005 8:29pm
    #1
    su_dios
    Registered Users Posts: 1,081 ✭✭✭


    Is it possible to replace the combo drive with a superdrive?...obviously not done by myself but by some specialist

    Oh btw its for an iBook...but might be swapping for my bros powerbook...


Comments

  • Options
    #2
    Laguna
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,639 ✭✭✭Laguna


    I know it's no big deal replacing the combo drive with a superdrive on a desktop mac (iMac, PowerMac etc.) but am not fully sure if it's plain sailing on an iBook. I've been wondering this myself actually as I've an iBook with a combodrive myself, talking to some friends who are MacGeeks they said it's possible indeed but don't recommend you do it homebrew style.


  • Options
    #3
    SouperComputer
    Registered Users Posts: 6,949 ✭✭✭SouperComputer


    I work with Macs regularly, you have a PM!
    Its not too difficult, but it can be messy if you are'nt used to it.


  • Options
    #4
    su_dios
    Registered Users Posts: 1,081 ✭✭✭su_dios


    Sound thanks. I won't be doing this straight away so I'll keep it in mind but any idea how much the actual drive will cost me? thanks


  • Options
    #5
    Hugh_C
    Registered Users Posts: 2,852 ✭✭✭Hugh_C


    su_dios wrote:
    Sound thanks. I won't be doing this straight away so I'll keep it in mind but any idea how much the actual drive will cost me? thanks


    Ever hear fo the Internet? Ever hear of Google? Know how to type? Know where the return key is? Cool beans.

    :p:p:p:D:D:D


  • Options
    #6
    JamesSweeney
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26 ✭JamesSweeney


    Try here for the service manual for your machine.
    ftp://grijan.cjb.net:21000/macintosh/Manuals
    The manuals detail how to repair your Mac.
    Superdrives can be found on Ebay. Be sure to get the latest dual layer superdrive.
    Good luck.
    James


  • Advertisement
Advertisement