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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
This Optical Drive Solution Includes:
- OWC Mercury Internal DVD/CD Writer
- OWC Installation manual for Optical Drive installation.
Includes
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- (1) Optical Drive Mechanism
- 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty
Specs
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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 Videos
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MacBook Pro
MacBook
Customer Reviews
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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.- Age:18-24
- Experience:IT Professional
- Owned Product:less than a month
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.- Age:Over 65
- Experience:IT Professional
- Owned Product:over 6 months
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.