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Re: Apple M0130 -> SuperDrive mech?

>>>>> "PA" == Phil Abel <phil_abel@removethisfornospam.prodigy.net> writes:

PA> Apple 800k 3.5" or Superdrive External drives are relatively cheap
PA> on ebay. It may save you some trouble to just find a complete
PA> external assembly rather than hope a drive mechanism will work in
PA> an untested case. I know you can drop a superdrive in an 800k case
PA> but not sure the interface is compatible with the 400k drive.

Oh, case isn't much of an issue, I don't mind running this Franken-
stein-style until I find a real 800K drive somewhere :)

PA> I have bought 2 super drive external units for < US$10 each on
PA> ebay (what's that.. about SK100 for you!). 800k 3.5" drives should
PA> be cheaper still. Biggest expense for you would probably be
PA> overseas shipping if you buy one out of the US.

Yep, shipping and payment fees kills most deals - my $5 RAM card from
ebay ended up costing me $17.95 with shipping and bidpay. Still a good
deal though.

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