[G4] optical drive failure

[James Asherman]

On Jun 5, 2006, at 12:14 PM, dapper dan wrote:

> im curious how often these go out?my drive no long accepts cds into  
> it so im making the assumption i need a new one.

My experience about 18 months to two years.

>
> 3 questions:
>
> best place to buy a new cd/dvd drive?

just google pioneer dvr110
or dvr 109 or even a 105 or 106.
all <$50

>
> how difficult is it to install?

not difficult at all and there are instructions at Apple website.
>
> good time to also swap out my hard drive for a bigger one?

Only if you want to. It isn't the sam bracket.

>
> thanx
> dan

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