Combo drive to super drive?

is it possible that i change my current macbook's combo drive to a super drive?
Macbook Mac OS X (10.4.9)

hi,
they have three left at this site:
http://www.powerbookmedic.com/Apple-SuperDrive-DVD-Burner-Drive-8x---Macbook-Pro -p-16916.html
good luck,
brian

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You're right -- I had super and combo reversed. (Actually, the website I was looking at when I posted had them reversed.) I currently have the super drive (MATSHITA DVD-R UJ-845) that came with the iMac.
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Hi iBook fan
Yes you can replace your combo with a Superdrive. You can get it replaced at an Apple service centre, and yes, it is also possible to do it yourself, so it is all go!
To replace it you will need to dismantle your iBook, and that depends on how you feel about doing such a technical exercise, but it is possible.
Superdrives are available here for your iBook:
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Apologies if this is a really basic question. I purchased a MacBook with a Combo Drive. I thought I had purchased a super drive. Is this a simple upgrade and can I do such an upgrade myself? I need the DVD-burning capacity.
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Jenny

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I have tried resetting PRAM but the sound is still here
Does anyone have the same problem with mine? Any help on what to do to make this sound disappear?
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I have just bought a new iBook G4 12", which has the combo drive fitted in it.
I want to upgrade to a Superdrive as I really want to be able to burn DVDs with my iBook. Is this possible, and if so does anyone know how much this costs? (I live in the UK- in case that makes any difference).
Many Thanks.

Celia, there are several options available to you and there are also several different vendors that will sell and or install these new drives in your iBook. Below is only one.
http://www.mcetech.com/products.html
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Can my iBook G4 change from ComboDrive to SuperDrive, am using iBook 12 inch which has ComboDrive ( I think) but I want to burn DVDs, so is it possible to do this???

There are businesses that will do it for you, however your Apple warranty will be voided, and you have to pay a pretty penny in most cases.
Check out this place, as they seem to be pretty cheap and efficient. It should be noted that I haven't actually used this service before.
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I have 2007 mac mini on OS X Tiger. The audio port is connected to my sound system. All these years good multimedia experience. Joy!
For the past 6 months the audio started failing. So I remove the cable from the port for some time (days) and reinsert and it would start working. Same problem repeats on and off. Presumed it is probably a loose contact between the plug and jack due to heating.
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Hi,
It sounds like your audio out is failing. You could get a USB audio unit such as the Edirol UA-1EX to overcome this and improve the audio quality.
The DVD in this model has always been a weak point. I would just get an external.
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When Audio CDs are inserted I will hear the drive attempting to load through several cycles then spit it out. Tried multiple CDs and CDs do work in CD player. ALL are original audio CDs not copies, cloned or burned. ALL are clean.
BLANK CDs will seat and allow me to burn through iTunes.
ALL DVDs load and play fine.
I feel like this suddenly happened but can't remember the last time I inserted an audio CD. I completely reformated (clean install) my HD last Thanksgiving, updated all drivers and programs I could find. (not sure about firmware for super drive but I think I found it was the lastest) I swear the CD ROM worked.
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Revision: 1.01
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Protocol: ATAPI
Unit Number: 1
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Machine Model: PowerMac10,1
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CPU Speed: 1.42 GHz
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Ditto for like 2 years.
I have the exact! same problem. A lot of people confuse similar drive problems with ours when diagnosing.
Here's what I have found out, although after 2 years, I haven't been able to completely fix it.
Something related to my login is corrupt or missing. If I log in under my wife's login, and insert the audio cd, everything is perfect. Then if I switch back to my login, everything is perfect for again. However every cd must still be inserted under her login.
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Ben,
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