Name: OWC MercuryPBG4 Super-MultiDrive DL for PowerBook G4 'Ti' & 'AL' 12/15/17" Models(see description)
Brand: OWC
SKU: OWCMCTDVDSDB8DL

8X OWC 12.7mm Internal DVD/CD Writer

Highlights

12.7mm Notebook Optical Form Factor
ATAPI Interface
Loading Mechanism: Slot
DVD/CD Writer
1 Year OWC Limited Warranty

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Overview
Specs
Compatibility

Do you have a 17" MacBook Pro with an inoperable optical drive in it? Out of AppleCare? This replacement Super-MultiDrive is just what you're looking for!

The new OWC Mercury Super-MultiDrive is compatible with the 17" MacBook Pro. See the bottom of this page for the full list of compatible systems.

This Optical Drive Solution Includes:

OWC Mercury Internal DVD/CD Writer
OWC Installation manual for PowerBook G4 Optical Drive installation.

This is the exact same type of Super-MultiDrive that Apple uses! You can install it into your PowerBook 12", 15" or 17" yourself - Check out our installation videos for assistance!
For 12" G4 "Aluminum" systems, professional installation is highly recommended. If you would like professional installation, OWC offers that service too. Please contact us for more information.

Specs

Buffer Memory

Write Speeds (Max)

DVD-R: 8X
DVD+R: 8X
DVD-R (Dual Layer): 4X
DVD+R (Dual Layer): 4X
DVD-RW: 6X
DVD+RW: 8X
CD-R: 24X
CD-RW: 16X

Read Speeds (Max)

DVD-RAM: 5X
DVD-R: 8X
DVD+R: 8X
DVD-R (Dual Layer): 6X
DVD+R (Dual Layer): 6X
DVD-RW: 8X
DVD+RW: 8X
DVD-ROM: 8X
DVD-ROM (Dual Layer): 8X
CD-ROM: 24X
CD-R: 24X
CD-RW: 24X

Data Capacity

DVD General Use Double Layer : 8.5GB
DVD General Use : 4.6GB
79 minute CD : 700MB
74 minute CD : 650MB
63 minute CD : 550MB

Disc Labeling

Supported Formats

DVD-ROM
DVD+R
DVD+R DL
DVD+RW
DVD-R
DVD-R DL
DVD-RW
DVD-Video
CD-ROM
CD-ROM/XA
CD-R
CD-RW
CD Audio (CD-DA)
Video CD
Photo CD
CD-i
CD-Extra
CD-Text

Mac OS Compatibility

Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah
Mac OS X 10.3 Panther
Mac OS 9.0

PC OS Compatibility

Not compatible with Windows PCs

Dimensions

Height: 1.3 cm (0.5 in)
Length: 12.7 cm (5.0 in)
Width: 12.8 cm (5.0 in)

Weight

140.0 g (0.31 lbs)

Bezel Color

No Bezel

Loading Mechanism

Slot

Mounting Orientation

Horizontal / Vertical

Interface

ATAPI

Drive Type

Internal DVD/CD Writer

Form Factor

12.7mm Notebook

RoHS Compliant

Ambient Temperature

Operating: 41°F to 122°F (5°C to 50°C)
Non-Operating: -40°F to 149°F (-40°C to 65°C)

Humidity

Operating: 5% to 90% non-condensing
Non-Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing

Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later is highly recommended! At this time, there is no native support for this drive when using earlier versions of Mac OS X. Patching this drive for support under earlier versions of Mac OS X is possible using Christian Moller's PatchBurn Software.