[G4] Dual Layer DVD Unit

[Anthony Kluck]

Thanks very much for the cautionary note.

On May 29, 2005, at 12:38 AM, Kunga wrote:

> And it is extremely easy to do. Most important thing to remember to do 
> is REMOVE the faceplate of the drawer before you install it. You do 
> this by plugging in the power cable to the drive, after you've removed 
> the old drive, turning on your Mac and pressing the eject button so 
> the drawer slides out. Then gently but firmly slide the faceplate off 
> the front of the drawer. That is the most important and difficult part 
> of the installation. It will pop off. Do not install the drive with 
> the face plate on it. You have got to get that puppy off or the drawer 
> will JAM and perhaps even BREAK the drawer mechanism if you don't get 
> that faceplate off. Once the drawer is open you can shut down the Mac 
> again.
>
> k
>
> On May 28, 2005, at 8:37 PM, Steve Goldstein wrote:
>
>>> I.e., Are installation instructions provided with such components 
>>> usually sufficient to enable laypeople in accomplishing the removal 
>>> of an older drive and installing a new one?
>>>
>>
>> No, none provided, but:
>>
>> At 4:53 PM -0500 1/21/05, Steve Goldstein wrote:
>>
>>> Superb G4 service manual, including take apart diagrams and 
>>> directions for adding superdrive!
>>>
>>> http://www.whoopis.com/computer_repair/PowerMac_G4.pdf
>>>
>>> I found this site ( http://www.whoopis.com/computer_repair/ ) while 
>>> searching for a take apart manual for a friend who wanted to upgrade 
>>> the HD in his eMac.  This site is a treasure trove!
>>>
>>
>> --Steve
>>
>
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