replacing a superdrive

Hillockprod · Hillockprod #1 (**permalink**)

02-19-2011, 06:32 AM

Good morning,

I have a 15" Macbookpro and the front entry superdrive has given up the ghost so my only way of reading DVD/CDs is through an external drive - slow and a cow to connect. So I'd like to replace the drive. The MBP is probably pre 2008 (I cannot remember the exact date) but, unlike a PC of a similar vintage, works very well. Can anyone point me in the direction of an idiot's guide to replacing the drive - I am competent but not expert.

I'd also like some pointers as to where to buy one.

Thanks
HP

Kax · Kax #2 (**permalink**)

02-19-2011, 12:53 PM

Hi,
see these 2 links hope it helps

Installing MacBook Core Duo Optical Drive Replacement - iFixit

or

Installing MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Model A1211 Optical Drive Replacement - iFixit

If it was not your model try searching in the web site ( iFixit: The free repair manual )

Oneironaut · Oneironaut #3 (**permalink**)

02-19-2011, 06:40 PM

I followed the iFixit directions to replace my super drive and now I can basically do it from memory.

Kax #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 16, 2010 Location: Yemen, Aden Posts: 120 Mac Specs: Macbook Pro 13" 2.4GHz Core i5 10.7.3 4GB DDR3 RAM 500GB HDD	02-19-2011, 12:53 PM Hi, see these 2 links hope it helps Installing MacBook Core Duo Optical Drive Replacement - iFixit or Installing MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Model A1211 Optical Drive Replacement - iFixit If it was not your model try searching in the web site ( iFixit: The free repair manual ) I would take a bomb, but I can’t stand the noise. Macbook7,1 13" 2.4GHz Core2Duo 10.7.2 2GB DDR3 RAM 250GB HD. iPhone 3GS 32GB iOS5. iPod 3G 32GB iOS5
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Member Since: Feb 19, 2011 Posts: 1	02-19-2011, 06:32 AM Good morning, I have a 15" Macbookpro and the front entry superdrive has given up the ghost so my only way of reading DVD/CDs is through an external drive - slow and a cow to connect. So I'd like to replace the drive. The MBP is probably pre 2008 (I cannot remember the exact date) but, unlike a PC of a similar vintage, works very well. Can anyone point me in the direction of an idiot's guide to replacing the drive - I am competent but not expert. I'd also like some pointers as to where to buy one. Thanks HP
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