04-02-2012, 03:57 AM

Hi All

New user hope you can help

I have just got a late 2005 Power Mac G5 all that is missing is the DVD drive
Can i put any SATA DVD in or does it need a Apple only Superdrive.

I got it for £50 in very good condition.

Thanks

Neil

04-02-2012, 08:07 AM

The original DVD drive was PATA/IDE.
But, with the right cables, etc, a SATA drive will work. Any drive brand will work (I have Optiarc and ASUS, for example).

04-02-2012, 08:21 AM

Originally Posted by gsahli

The original DVD drive was PATA/IDE.
But, with the right cables, etc, a SATA drive will work. Any drive brand will work (I have Optiarc and ASUS, for example).

Thanks gsahli for a prompt reply

Neil

04-02-2012, 08:31 AM

Originally Posted by Broad2020

Hi All

New user hope you can help

I have just got a late 2005 Power Mac G5 all that is missing is the DVD drive
Can i put any SATA DVD in or does it need a Apple only Superdrive.

I got it for £50 in very good condition.

Thanks

Neil

Here is an example of what you need:

LG iHAP222-06 Lite-On Internal DVD/CD... in stock at OWC

Find something like this from a local retailer (or e-Bay)...and you're good to go. In this case you do not need an "Apple Only" superdrive.

- Nick

04-02-2012, 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by pigoo3

Here is an example of what you need:

LG iHAP222-06 Lite-On Internal DVD/CD... in stock at OWC

Find something like this from a local retailer (or e-Bay)...and you're good to go. In this case you do not need an "Apple Only" superdrive.

- Nick

Thanks Nick

Will this do the job?

Pioneer DVR-A18LBK DVD Writer, IDE (PATA), Label Flash, Retail - Scan.co.uk

Neil

04-02-2012, 03:23 PM

It should. It's "PATA"...and that's the most important thing.

- Nick

04-02-2012, 06:03 PM

Yep and personally prefer Pioneer drives. it will be trecognised as native. Have that drive in my Mac Pro and works a treat and is DL.

04-03-2012, 02:30 AM

Thanks Guys Very good advice will let you all know how i get on.

Neil

04-06-2012, 02:35 PM

Hi Guys

Just a quick update i now have the dvd drive but the power unit of the mac is us so i have found a dead g5 with a useable power unit so i am going to attempt open mac surgery.

I will let you know how i get on.))

Neil

04-06-2012, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by Broad2020

Hi Guys

Just a quick update i now have the dvd drive but the power unit of the mac is us so i have found a dead g5 with a useable power unit so i am going to attempt open mac surgery.

I will let you know how i get on.))

Neil

What the heck happened? When you started this thread you mentioned that this G5 was only missing the DVD drive...now the power supply is dead. Did the power supply die recently?

Great that you already have a replacement PS!

- Nick

04-06-2012, 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by pigoo3

What the heck happened? When you started this thread you mentioned that this G5 was only missing the DVD drive...now the power supply is dead. Did the power supply die recently?

Great that you already have a replacement PS!

- Nick

Hi Nick

When i pluged it in it started to boot then died i checked all cables pluged
it back in and no life so managed to get a parts or repair g5 with a useble power unit.
Its a bit daunting looking at all the youtube vids on how to remove a G5 power unit.LOL.

Neil

04-08-2012, 06:01 AM

Hi all

Very happy to inform you all that surgery went very well and G5 is doing well

I am posting this update on it now happy days.

Neil

04-08-2012, 04:58 PM

Originally Posted by Broad2020

Hi all

Very happy to inform you all that surgery went very well and G5 is doing well

I am posting this update on it now happy days.

Neil

Great to hear everything is working well! Thanks a ton for the update!

- Nick