8X OWC Mercury

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8X OWC Mercury

9.5mm Internal DVD/CD Writer For 2005-08 MacBook Pro 13-15" models


Mfr P/N: MMB5SD8XDL OWC SKU: OWCMMB5SD8XDL

Highlights

  • 9.5mm Notebook Optical Form Factor
  • ATAPI Interface
  • Loading Mechanism: Slot
  • DVD/CD Writer
  • 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty
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Do you have a white or black MacBook or a 15" MacBook Pro with the original combo drive? Or perhaps an older 4X or 6X optical drive in it that's just not fast enough anymore? How about being able to burn dual-layer discs? This replacement Super-MultiDrive is just what you're looking for!
The new OWC Mercury Super-MultiDrive is compatible with MacBook 13.3" and MacBook Pro 15" models prior to the late 2008 "Unibody" models. 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 Optical Drive installation.
OWC Note:
This is the exact same type of Super-MultiDrive that Apple uses! You can install it into your MacBook/15" MacBook Pro yourself - Check out our installation videos for assistance!
If you would like professional installation, OWC offers that service too. Please contact us for more information.

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  • (1) Optical Drive Mechanism
  • 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty

    RoHS Compliant

    • Yes

    Buffer Memory

    • 2MB

    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

    • No

    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

    Write Speeds (Max)

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

    Read Speeds (Max)

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

    Mac OS Compatibility

    • Mac OS X 10.3 Panther
    • Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger
    • Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
    • Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
    • Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
    • Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
    • OS X 10.9 Mavericks
    • OS X 10.10 Yosemite
    • OS X 10.11 El Capitan
    • macOS 10.12 Sierra

    PC OS Compatibility

    • Windows 98 SE
    • Windows ME
    • Windows 2000
    • Windows XP
    • Windows XP 64-bit Edition
    • Windows Vista
    • Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
    • Windows 7 32-bit Edition
    • Windows 7 64-bit Edition
    • Windows 8 32-bit Edition
    • Windows 8 64-bit Edition

    Dimensions

    • Height: 0.9 cm (0.4 in)
    • Length: 12.7 cm (5.0 in)
    • Width: 12.8 cm (5.0 in)

    Weight

    • 160.0 g (0.35 lbs)

    Bezel Color

    • No Bezel

    Loading Mechanism

    • Slot

    Mounting Orientation

    • Horizontal / Vertical

    Interface

    • ATAPI

    Drive Type

    • Internal DVD/CD Writer

    Form Factor

    • 9.5mm Notebook

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

    Compatibility & Installation VideosCompatibility & Installation Videos

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    MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2008)
    MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2008)
    Early 2008
    Model ID: MacBookPro4,1
    2.4GHz & 2.5GHz & 2.6GHz Core 2 Duo
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2007)
    MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2007)
    Late 2007
    Model ID: MacBookPro3,1
    2.6GHz Core 2 Duo
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2007)
    MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2007)
    Mid 2007
    Model ID: MacBookPro3,1
    2.2GHz & 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2006)
    MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2006)
    Late 2006
    Model ID: MacBookPro2,2
    2.2GHz & 2.3GHz Core 2 Duo
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2006)
    MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2006)
    Early 2006
    Model ID: MacBookPro1,1
    1.7GHz Core Duo & 1.8GHz Core Duo & 2.0GHz Core Duo & 2.2GHz Core Duo
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    MacBook (13-inch, Early 2008)
    MacBook (13-inch, Early 2008)
    Early 2008
    Model ID: MacBook4,1
    2.1GHz & 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    MacBook (13-inch, Late 2007)
    MacBook (13-inch, Late 2007)
    Late 2007
    Model ID: MacBook3,1
    2.0GHz & 2.2GHz Core 2 Duo
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2007)
    MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2007)
    Mid 2007
    Model ID: MacBook2,1
    2.0GHz & 2.2GHz Core 2 Duo
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    MacBook (13-inch, Late 2006)
    MacBook (13-inch, Late 2006)
    Late 2006
    Model ID: MacBook2,1
    1.8GHz & 2.0GHz Core 2 Duo
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2006)
    MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2006)
    Mid 2006
    Model ID: MacBook1,1
    1.8GHz Core Duo & 2.0GHz Core Duo
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    4.89 out of 5

    9 out of 9 (100%) reviewers would recommend this product

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    Great disc drive

    I bought this to replace a partially-broken drive in a pre-Unibody MacBook. The drive works great, and I just completed an installation of Snow Leopard (OS X 10.6) using it. No drivers are necessary, in case you're wondering. I actually replaced the optical drive, swapped the hard drive, and upgraded the RAM in the MacBook. So there was no OS on the upgraded system. The computer booted to a blank grey screen, but upon inserting the Snow Leopard install DVD, it automatically started the installer. OWC's installation videos make it easy to learn about swapping the optical drive for your Mac.

    I would recommend this product to a friend!

    Verified Purchase
    Verified PurchaseVerified Purchase.
    Nov, 20 2015 
    • Age:18-24
    • Experience:IT Professional
    • Owned Product:less than a month

    Fits myA1211 properly, Works properly

    OWC offers consistently correct info on fit and compatibility. This superdrive is no exception. I upgraded the hard drive at the same time. Why open the laptop up twice for the same job. The machine is faster than ever and the gear all fits without adaptors or firmware issues. I can't really expect anything else. Good price, support, fast shipping.

    I would recommend this product to a friend!

    Verified Purchase
    Verified PurchaseVerified Purchase.
    Aug, 18 2015 
    • Age:Over 65
    • Experience:IT Professional
    • Owned Product:over 6 months

    Works

    Installation instructions are for the most part excellent, but had some trouble with corner screw hidden beneath grounded cable. . (its *nearly* unreachable) This is the hardest part. Also Macbook top cover clips fall all over the place when removing. After install it works pretty well. Read speed for CD ripping is somewhat below what I expected, but I'm using Asunder on Mint 17, so perhaps communication with firmware (updated) is not optimal for some reason. Havent tried a burn yet.

    I would recommend this product to a friend!

    Verified Purchase
    Verified PurchaseVerified Purchase.
    Apr, 28 2015 

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