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PowerBook G4 1.33 wont boot from DVD drive after upgrade

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voicemb

macrumors newbie
Original poster
Mar 25, 2009
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NY
I just upgraded my PowerBook G4 1.33 from the orig Combo D to a Panasonic SuperDrive (from Macsales.com). The drive works fine except I can no longer boot from it. Holding the "c" key, "Option Key" nothing works. Has anyone heard of this before? Does anyone know how to correct this? :confused:
 
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ekoe

macrumors member
Mar 7, 2008
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London, UK
I'd suggest updating the firmware. If this is a SuperDrive Apple used in PowerBooks, for example UJ-845, UJ-875, etc., then there should be firmware available. Some components have the firmware installed for a PowerBook etc., and some components are delivered with sort of non-specific manufacturer firmware.

Try these links:
http://forum.rpc1.org/viewtopic.php?t=43082
http://superdrive.cynikal.net/#q11
http://www.powerbook-fr.com/dossiers/dvd_region_free_en_article30.html

They offer firmware for many Mac superdrives. Some of the firmware is modified to make your superdrive region free. Be sure to follow their download/installation instructions carefully.
 
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voicemb

macrumors newbie
Original poster
Mar 25, 2009
2
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NY
Thank you I will give it a try. Will let you know how it turns out.;)
 
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