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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
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 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!
Includes
- OWC Mercury Internal DVD/CD Writer
- Optical Drive Installation Guide
- 10 Pieces DVD-R Media w/ Mini Jewel Case
- 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty
Specs
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 Videos
MacBook Pro

MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2008)
Early 2008
Model ID: MacBookPro4,1
2.4GHz & 2.5GHz & 2.6GHz Core 2 Duo

MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2007)
Late 2007
Model ID: MacBookPro3,1
2.6GHz Core 2 Duo

MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2007)
Mid 2007
Model ID: MacBookPro3,1
2.2GHz & 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo

MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2006)
Late 2006
Model ID: MacBookPro2,2
2.2GHz & 2.3GHz Core 2 Duo

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
MacBook

MacBook (13-inch, Early 2008)
Early 2008
Model ID: MacBook4,1
2.1GHz & 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo

MacBook (13-inch, Late 2007)
Late 2007
Model ID: MacBook3,1
2.0GHz & 2.2GHz Core 2 Duo

MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2007)
Mid 2007
Model ID: MacBook2,1
2.0GHz & 2.2GHz Core 2 Duo

MacBook (13-inch, Late 2006)
Late 2006
Model ID: MacBook2,1
1.8GHz & 2.0GHz Core 2 Duo

MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2006)
Mid 2006
Model ID: MacBook1,1
1.8GHz Core Duo & 2.0GHz Core Duo