So, my little Macbook has had its' optical drive fail. It's the base 4,1 model, and according to OWC, unsupported by their Data Doubler kits. I'm thinking this is because of some size or arrangement issue with the way the older Macbook optical drives are laid out and the dimensions of the Data Doubler kit [OWC support 5,1 and later, I *think* that was when Apple switch to unibody Macbooks, IIRC.]
I'm a fan of improvising in these situations; I have a G5 iMac with a 32GB 2'5" SSD inside instead of the original 3.5" HD, couldn't be bothered to install a mounting bracket or frame or anything so I just duct taped it to the inside of the Mac. No problems despite generally operating at 100% CPU power in a 35ºC environment for a couple of hours per day for the past year.
I'm wondering what I'd need to pop out the optical drive in my Macbook, connect a [probably 750GB mechanical] HD in place, and tape it down. I've got all the torx screwdrivers needed, and I've removed dozens of Macbook optical drives in the past, so that's no problem.
I guess I'm going to need an Ultra ATA/100 to SATA adapter?
I'm a fan of improvising in these situations; I have a G5 iMac with a 32GB 2'5" SSD inside instead of the original 3.5" HD, couldn't be bothered to install a mounting bracket or frame or anything so I just duct taped it to the inside of the Mac. No problems despite generally operating at 100% CPU power in a 35ºC environment for a couple of hours per day for the past year.
I'm wondering what I'd need to pop out the optical drive in my Macbook, connect a [probably 750GB mechanical] HD in place, and tape it down. I've got all the torx screwdrivers needed, and I've removed dozens of Macbook optical drives in the past, so that's no problem.
I guess I'm going to need an Ultra ATA/100 to SATA adapter?