8X OWC Mercury

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8X OWC Mercury

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


Mfr P/N: MMB5SD8XDLK OWC SKU: OWCMMB5SD8XDLK

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.
  1. 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!

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  • OWC Mercury Internal DVD/CD Writer
  • Optical Drive Installation Guide
  • 10 Pieces DVD-R Media w/ Mini Jewel Case
  • 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-RAM: 5X
    • 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
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