[G4] DVD-RAM replacement?

[CJ Scaminaci]

I would look into an external Firewire drive. It'd be easier on your 
part than replacing the internal drive. That's what I did to my 
Sawtooth.

CJ
On May 2, 2004, at 11:58 AM, Jim Pacyga wrote:

> Ok, finally have gotten to this project.
>
> Has anyone ever replaced their old DVD-RAM from G4 sawtooth with a 
> newer (supported) DVD+/- RW?
>
> If so, what kind did you use?
>
> Did you get it to work with the DVD-RAM drive's face plate properly?  
> If not, did you get something else instead?
>
> Thanks - I am not really jazzed at dropping big $$$s on RAM media when 
> I can get cheaper RW media and better performance (e.g., CD burning, 
> etc) all in one!
>
> Jim
>
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