Optical Drive Compatability

[Ri-dog]

A friend of mine recently purchased a new optical drive for his 2011 Macbook Pro. However he accidentally bought the wrong drive (designed for 2008 models) and the connector is different. I don't have physical access to the machine but I am giving him advice. According to GSX, the connector on the drive is removable for both. Is it possible to switch the connectors and use the older drive?

Thanks in advance!

- Ridog

 

[Nermal]

Unfortunately the "Early 2008" MBPs used a completely different interface; swapping the connector (if it's even possible) won't help.

 

[Ri-dog]

Oh well, thanks for letting me know. I'll just tell him to buy the correct drive.

- Ridog

 

[howareyoukk]

i think he can ask for refunds within 14 days right?