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External Optical Drive for MBP?
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<blockquote data-quote="Mamajag" data-source="post: 1467243" data-attributes="member: 183823"><p>I just got a 15" 2012 MBP, and I removed the optical drive and replaced it with a 750gb hd. The optical drive did work when it was removed, but once placed in the enclosure I got from OWC it wouldn't recognize on any of the 4 macs I own. My DH left me his Super Drive from his MBA, but I am now reading (and experiencing) it not working with a MBP. I need an optical drive but not enough to have one internally while traveling.</p><p></p><p>Are there external optical drives that work with MBPs? Where would I get one? I'd prefer somewhere other than OWC as they are charging a restocking fee for an enclosure they admit to be defective. </p><p></p><p>I'm nervous about just randomly buying an external optical drive and hoping for the best.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mamajag, post: 1467243, member: 183823"] I just got a 15" 2012 MBP, and I removed the optical drive and replaced it with a 750gb hd. The optical drive did work when it was removed, but once placed in the enclosure I got from OWC it wouldn't recognize on any of the 4 macs I own. My DH left me his Super Drive from his MBA, but I am now reading (and experiencing) it not working with a MBP. I need an optical drive but not enough to have one internally while traveling. Are there external optical drives that work with MBPs? Where would I get one? I'd prefer somewhere other than OWC as they are charging a restocking fee for an enclosure they admit to be defective. I'm nervous about just randomly buying an external optical drive and hoping for the best. [/QUOTE]
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