MacBook Pro Optical Drive Tips?

[Balin64]

Hi all. I normally get a new Mac laptop every two years or so. I was about to upgrade to a new MacBook Pro and sell my trusty 2.4 Ghz to a friend. But, the optical drive is going. It will burn CDs and DVD's about 70 percent of the time, but it will not read recorded discs: DVD's, CD's, etc.

I guess it's better it happened while I still own it because I would have felt bad if it broke on my friend after she bought it. Anyway, is there a safe way to replace it on my own? Any of you have done a swap before? I am pretty handy and once opened a G3 Pismo. Any tips, links or advice would be greatly appreciated and many thanks!

 

[simsaladimbamba]

http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/...nd-Early-2009-Optical-Drive-Replacement/826/1

 

[marshallbedsaul]

this repair is pretty simple I watched my friend knock it out in about 20 minutes with no issues.
He bought a cheap drive off ebay for around 50 dollars

 

[Balin64]

Many Thanks

For the link, and the tip. You guys are great.

 

[Balin64]

Actually...

After following the link, it is to a newer MBP. I have the Core Duo 2.4 Ghz model. The one before the unibody came out. Any idea if that is end-user serviceable? Thanks.

 

[simsaladimbamba]

After following the link, it is to a newer MBP. I have the Core Duo 2.4 Ghz model. The one before the unibody came out. Any idea if that is end-user serviceable? Thanks.

Same site, different model: http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/...226-and-A1260-Optical-Drive-Replacement/669/1

 

[Balin64]

Thank you for the quick response. It looks a little daunting but I think I can pull it off.