PowerBook - Powerbook G4 1. ghz titanium: Fitting new DVD

Dad2b · Dad2b #1 (**permalink**)

04-16-2009, 05:22 AM

Mine seems to have dropped dead ! I insert and it plays around and ejects >

I would imagine its dead ?????

is fitting a new unit a DIY job or something evil ?

thanks

brianwmay · brianwmay #2 (**permalink**)

04-16-2009, 12:12 PM

It really depends upon your technical competency.

If you Google it and also have a squint on YouTube, you'll find quite a lot of information about it.

Were it me, I'd have no hesitation about doing it as there is some great reference material available out there. I think the most difficult bit is making sure you have the correct screwdrivers as one or two are Torx (I believe the G4 is similar to the MBP in this respect).

Anyway, have a look.

brianwmay · brianwmay #3 (**permalink**)

04-16-2009, 12:19 PM

Have you tried a DVD cleaner?

- See my thread about my drive making 'coasters'.

brianwmay · brianwmay #4 (**permalink**)

04-16-2009, 12:54 PM

PowerBook

Dad2b · Dad2b #5 (**permalink**)

04-17-2009, 01:28 AM

cheers

Dad2b · Dad2b #6 (**permalink**)

04-18-2009, 02:37 AM

tried cleaning but this failed.

unit just spits disc out within a few seconds after a couple of noises.

brianwmay · brianwmay #7 (**permalink**)

04-18-2009, 03:33 AM

I didn't think it would really do it, but it would have been a real bummer if you'd replaced the drive just because the laser was dirty.

The iFixit website is probably the next stop then.

Dad2b · Dad2b #8 (**permalink**)

04-20-2009, 01:06 PM

picked up the correct drive for £20.00 at a computer fair here in London. will follow "ifixit" later

cheers

MTI · MTI #9 (**permalink**)

04-20-2009, 05:28 PM

If memory serves, you'll need a Torx 8 to open the case and remove the hard drive; and a Torx 6 to remove the inverter board and modem from the optical drive. No other special tools required.

Dad2b · Dad2b #10 (**permalink**)

04-21-2009, 02:27 AM

full set of Facom Torx drivers in my tool set !

brianwmay #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 17, 2008 Location: Doncaster, UK Posts: 286 Mac Specs: MBP, iPad 2 64, 2 x iPod Touch, MBA, 2 x iPhone 3g	04-16-2009, 12:12 PM It really depends upon your technical competency. If you Google it and also have a squint on YouTube, you'll find quite a lot of information about it. Were it me, I'd have no hesitation about doing it as there is some great reference material available out there. I think the most difficult bit is making sure you have the correct screwdrivers as one or two are Torx (I believe the G4 is similar to the MBP in this respect). Anyway, have a look. Mac Junkie - MacBook Pro 2.4, 500Gb, 4Gb - MacBook Air (wife's), - iPad 2 64Gb - 2 x iPod Touch 32Gb and iPhones 3GS 32Gb
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Member Since: Mar 17, 2008 Location: Doncaster, UK Posts: 286 Mac Specs: MBP, iPad 2 64, 2 x iPod Touch, MBA, 2 x iPhone 3g	04-18-2009, 03:33 AM I didn't think it would really do it, but it would have been a real bummer if you'd replaced the drive just because the laser was dirty. The iFixit website is probably the next stop then. Mac Junkie - MacBook Pro 2.4, 500Gb, 4Gb - MacBook Air (wife's), - iPad 2 64Gb - 2 x iPod Touch 32Gb and iPhones 3GS 32Gb
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Dad2b #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 12, 2009 Posts: 67	04-16-2009, 05:22 AM Mine seems to have dropped dead ! I insert and it plays around and ejects > I would imagine its dead ????? is fitting a new unit a DIY job or something evil ? thanks
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Dad2b #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 12, 2009 Posts: 67	04-17-2009, 01:28 AM cheers
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Dad2b #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 12, 2009 Posts: 67	04-18-2009, 02:37 AM tried cleaning but this failed. unit just spits disc out within a few seconds after a couple of noises.
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Dad2b #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 12, 2009 Posts: 67	04-20-2009, 01:06 PM picked up the correct drive for £20.00 at a computer fair here in London. will follow "ifixit" later cheers
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MTI #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 20, 2009 Posts: 26	04-20-2009, 05:28 PM If memory serves, you'll need a Torx 8 to open the case and remove the hard drive; and a Torx 6 to remove the inverter board and modem from the optical drive. No other special tools required.
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Dad2b #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 12, 2009 Posts: 67	04-21-2009, 02:27 AM full set of Facom Torx drivers in my tool set !
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