Superdrive has failed - need replacement suggestions
My superdrive is in the process of failing. Symptom is that when there is a disk in the drive, the machine won't boot! Boots fine with no disk in the drive. So, I'm replacing the superdrive.
Does anyone have any suggestions for aftermarket models?
Thanks.
Well, I got a budget Sony superdrive to work in my beige G3 under OS 9, though Panther acted a total prat with any superdrive I tried - even with using PatchBurn. Just some flooky issue with the device profiles not loading in Panther.
In OS9, the drives (both the Sony and the Pioneer I used) could even boot. I don't think at this point, with the system you list on your profile, that you'll have a problem with any manufacturer. I'm a bit baffled that your drive is going up the spout as soon as it is - have you tried cleaning the lens? It's a real PITA to do - I usually pull the drive and open it up and clean with a damp q-tip with a bit of ammonia and water and dry w/the other end. The lens looks delicate but they are actually more rugged than you think and can be jostled a bit (a little bit) during cleaning w/o any problems.
(FYI, the Sony SuperDrive is now happily purring away an old external LaCie USB DC-ROM case, and living with my brother. The Pioneer DVR-112D is in my beige G3 which is now a dedicated vinyl LP and VHS ripper and burns DVDs daily)
Beyond Panther's problems with it, the Pioneer DVR-112 runs like a champ.
Deb.
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