[G4] Re: Margaret Krakowiak <imago@bellsouth.net>

[Carol]

John Baltutis wrote:
> On 01/20/07, Margaret Krakowiak <imago at bellsouth.net> wrote:
> 
>>My computer:  G4 gig ethernet, dual 450
>>
>>Current OS:  9.1, I want to upgrade to X - finally, I know, I know.
>>
>>My problem:
>>My original internal DVD drive was dying.
>>I bought a Pioneer DVR - 109 and replaced the old.
John Baltutis suggested:
> 
> Update 9.1 to 9.2.2. That requires updating first to 9.2.1. Get the updates at
> <http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=75288>.  That might fix your
> drawer opening problem.

I don't think 9.2.2 will help.  I think this is a physical thing.  I 
think that the DVD-109 drive is not designed to use the eject button on 
the computer case.  I think you are required to use the keyboard or an 
eject icon.

Since I recently swapped the optical drive in my Sawtooth for a Pioneer 
DVR-109, I decided to test it with OS 9.2.2.

I booted my Sawtooth into OS 9.2.2 to see if I could get the drive open 
using the keyboard.    Quick answer:  It depends.  Using a newer 
keyboard, the one that came with the MDD and had an eject key, I was 
able to open the drive tray.  Using the original keyboard with no eject 
key, I could not get the tray open.  F12 did not work with OS 9.2.2.

Once OS X is installed and any burning software updated, there should be 
no need to use an optical drive with OS 9.

I think the thing to do is:
1) try holding the mouse down on startup to get the tray open,
2) insert the OS X install disk and restart holding down the C and 
install X. Hopefully, it automatically ejects the discs when it wants 
the next install disc
3) Add the eject icon to the menu bar
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=75466

Carol