How do I install a DVD drive in my new Mac? [Archive]

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abe

Feb 15, 2002, 04:19 AM

I got my PMG4 800 today and it's a great machine. Now I'd like to install a dvd drive. How do I do this?? Are there any hardware-kits to do this?

mac15

Feb 15, 2002, 04:52 AM

it already has one why bother

abe

Feb 15, 2002, 05:39 AM

well, no. It's comes with a CDRW-Drive, no DVD ...

britboy

Feb 15, 2002, 05:58 AM

in which case, unless you want to start bending the metal for the zip drive space, you'll have to get an external DVD drive.

748s

Feb 15, 2002, 06:36 AM

this link might help.
http://www.creativemac.com/2001/08_aug/tutorials/dvdinstall/dvdinstall-page1.htm
it's how to install a superdrive on a 533. may be of some help. can show you what to bend!