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OWC Mercury

Name: OWC Mercury MacBook Pro 17" 8X Super-MultiDrive Dual-Layer DVD+CD Burner Internal Drive Upgrade
SKU: OWCMMB7SD8XDL
Price: 54.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (5 reviews)

8X 12.7mm Internal DVD/CD Writer
For all 2005-2008 MacBook Pro 17" Models

Mac / PC / DVD Multi Recorder / Rewritable

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 MacBook Pro 17" Optical Drive installation.

OWC Note: This is the exact same type of Super-MultiDrive that Apple uses! You can install it into your 17" 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.

Highlights

OWC Free Install Videos make
it easy to upgrade!
1 Year OWC Brand Standard Limited Warranty

Apple OEM Panasonic Specs:

General

Drive Type

Internal DVD/CD Writer

Form Factor

12.7mm Laptop

Interface

ATAPI / Ultra DMA Mode4

Loading Mechanism

Slot

Bezel Color

No Bezel

Buffer Memory

2MB

Mounting Orientation

Horizontal / Vertical

Manufacturer Model Number

UJ-85-JC

RoHS Compliant

Yes

Physical

Height (max)

12.7mm (0.50")

Width (max)

128.0mm (5.04")

Length (max)

129.0mm (5.00")

Weight (typical)

0.14kg (0.31lbs.)

Maximum Read Speeds

DVD-R

DVD+R

DVD-R (Dual Layer)

DVD+R (Dual Layer)

DVD-RW

DVD+RW

DVD-ROM

DVD-ROM (Dual Layer)

CD-ROM

24X

CD-R

24X

CD-RW

24X

Maximum Write Speeds

DVD-R

DVD+R

DVD-R DL

2.4X

DVD+R DL

2.4X

DVD-RW

DVD+RW

CD-R

24X

CD-RW

16X

Capacity

Data Capacity

8.5GB : DVD General Use Double Layer
4.7GB : DVD General Use
700MB : 79 minute CD
650MB : 74 minute CD
550MB : 63 minute CD

Disk Labeling

Disc Labeling

Performance

Supported Formats

DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD-Video, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-ROM/XA, CD-Audio, Video-CD, Photo CD, CD-I(FMV), CD-Extra, CD-TEXT

Reliability

Warranty

90 Day OWC Warranty

Environment

Operating Temperature

5° C to 50° C

Non-Operating Temperature

-40° C to 65° C

Operating Humidity

5% to 90% R.H.

Non-Operating Humidity

5% to 95% R.H.

Manufacturer provided specifications for Other World Computing p/n MMB7SD8XDL UPC#: 812437023404

Includes

OWC Mercury Internal DVD/CD Writer
OWC Installation manual for MacBook Pro 17" Optical Drive installation.

This Optical Drive is compatible with... Learn how to find your Mac's model ID

MacBook Pro (17-inch Late 2008)

(October, 2008)

Model ID: MacBookPro4,1

2.5GHz, 2.6GHz

Install Videos

MacBook Pro (17-inch Early 2008)

(February, 2008)

Model ID: MacBookPro4,1

2.5GHz, 2.6GHz

Detailed specs

Install Videos

MacBook Pro (17-inch Mid/Late 2007)

(June, 2007)

Model ID: MacBookPro3,1

2.4GHz, 2.6GHz

Detailed specs

Install Videos

MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo)

(October, 2006)

Model ID: MacBookPro2,1

2.33GHz

Install Videos

MacBook Pro (17-inch)

(April, 2006)

Model ID: MacBookPro1,2

2.16GHz

Detailed specs

Install Videos

Customer Ratings

Write a Review 5 / 5 5 out of 5 (100%) reviewers would recommend this product

Verified Buyer

Reviewer: MacBookMark Location: Long Beach, Ca Age: 55-65 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: 1-3 months

Rating: 5/5 SuperDrive is SUPERFANTASTIC March 24, 2019 3-23-19, Saturday. Around 3pm Pacific daylight time.

Installed SuperDrive today. Went step by step with the video guiding me from start to finish using my MacTech 14 piece tool kit that I bought in February. Having the right tools for the job makes it so much easier to get it done right the first time and faster than if you don't have the right tools.

When I restarted my Mac and tested the drive it worked perfectly. Faster than the old drive.

Other World Computing, go with the best and forget the rest.

MDK On my MacBook Pro(with new SuperDrive).

I would recommend this item to a friend! Customer Videos:

Verified Buyer

Reviewer: PaulSibley Location: Decatur, Ga Age: 35-44 Experience Level: IT Professional Owned Product: 1-3 months

Rating: 5/5 Power users and up should patiently perform this repair. December 31, 2016 Great instructional video. Good product. Take your time if you do this repair.

I would recommend this item to a friend! Customer Videos:

Verified Buyer

Reviewer: allspice Location: Stuttgart Age: Over 65 Experience Level: IT Professional Owned Product: over 6 months

Rating: 5/5 This product is a perfect match for a pre-Unibody MacBook Pro September 20, 2016 It is good to know that OWC cares about the preservation of venerable pre-Unibody MacBook Pros. The OWC Mercury Internal DVD/CD Writer is a perfect match for my MacBookPro3,1. Next to a 1-TB OWC SSD, it now beautifully plays the Last Samurai movie on a 17" display. A perfect tool, as Katsumoto would say: "I belong to the warrior in whom the old ways have joined the new."

I would recommend this item to a friend! Customer Videos:

Verified Buyer

Reviewer: Anonymous Location: Spain Age: 25-34 Owned Product: 1-3 months

Rating: 5/5 Perfect! January 19, 2015 This product is perfect for you Macbook Por 17", as original.

I would recommend this item to a friend!

Verified Buyer

Reviewer: Anonymous Location: Tokoroa, New Zealand Age: 35-44 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: over 6 months

Rating: 5/5 Great replacement and easy to install January 8, 2013 Installing the dvd drive into my 2006 MBP was easy with the OWC online videos. The only problem was the first dvd drive they sent me was not working but the second one that arrived worked perfectly.

I would recommend this item to a friend!

OWC Mercury 8X 12.7mm Internal DVD/CD Writer Mfr P/N: MMB7SD8XDL OWC SKU: OWCMMB7SD8XDL For all 2005-2008 MacBook Pro 17" Models 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty Ships: Same Day

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8X 12.7mm Internal DVD/CD WriterFor all 2005-2008 MacBook Pro 17" Models

Apple OEM Panasonic Specs:

General

Physical

Maximum Read Speeds

Maximum Write Speeds

Capacity

Disk Labeling

Performance

Reliability

Environment

Includes

Customer Ratings

8X 12.7mm Internal DVD/CD Writer
For all 2005-2008 MacBook Pro 17" Models