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Mac OS 9 Discussion => Hardware => Storage => Topic started by: tyronesdaddy on November 24, 2015, 01:24:55 PM

Title: Powermac MDD 867 apple superdrive replacement
Post by: tyronesdaddy on November 24, 2015, 01:24:55 PM

My apple superdrive in the MDD 867 died a while back.  Do I need to replace it with another Apple branded superdrive or can I install a cd/dvd drive from another manufacturer?  I need a drive that will allow me to  boot to dvd or cd rom. 

Title: Re: Powermac MDD 867 apple superdrive replacement
Post by: GaryN on November 24, 2015, 04:11:19 PM

Most of those are made by Pioneer. Look for DVR-112 and up

Title: Re: Powermac MDD 867 apple superdrive replacement
Post by: IIO on November 24, 2015, 05:15:45 PM

most drives should be able to boot, at least i have not yet heard about exceptions.

more problematic is that there are many where you can not remove the lid, so it wont fit into a G4 slot.

if you only need to boot into OS9, firewire might be a good alternative.

Title: Re: Powermac MDD 867 apple superdrive replacement
Post by: tyronesdaddy on December 01, 2015, 11:28:50 AM

thanks for the replies.  I got a used Creative Labs cd/dvd, took off the front cover of the unit and installed it in the powermac.  It runs fine and boots from cd.