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Discussions.
Have you run the Apple Hardware
Test that came with your PMG4?
I suspect that
as your drive doesn't appear in System Profiler it
has died completly. Given how easy it is to change a
drive on an PMG4 I'd be tempted just to buy a new
drive. Your current drive is only 2x on DVD-R, 8x on
CD-R, 4x on CD-RW and 1x on DVD-RW and can't use Dual
Layer or DVD+R/RW disks.
At just $34 this drive is
approximately 8 times faster at burning all types of
disk. Under OS X Tiger will work with no additonal
drivers. Under Panther you'll need the Patchburn driver.
If
you want an answer on anything more specific you'll
be far better to post in the PowerMac G4
Forum and start a new post.
mrtotes
Hello all,
Does this help any?
Read this
I hope so!
Cheers
Ian
mrtotes
Firstly I'd recommend that you start a new post rather than use this one. Although the issues are similar this is an old thread and you may not get the attention you need.
Have you tried booting from the Apple Hardware Test CD and run the tests? (I realise this may not work but you should try).
regards
mrtotes
The best resource for drive compatibility is here. Just plug in your details.
The drive that's on my list for next time I get around to cracking the case on my iMac is the Pioneer DVR-111DBK. It's from the same family as your current drive (probably a DVR-104 or DVR-106), not only is it about the cheapest out there ($40 US or £30 GBP) but under Tiger works out the box without the need for a third party utility like Patchburn.
Remember to renew the Thermal Paste when you closed the iMac up. It's essential to keep your iMac cool and prevent the G4 chip from overheating. Thermal Paste can be bought from any computer shop. If you look on the photo below you'll see two pillars (on the bottom left and right of the photo)each of which should have the old paste scrapped off and then need a pea sized blob of paste squeezing on:
(click to enlarge)
The Take-Apart Guide is also on xlr8. I'd recommend printing it prior to starting the upgrade.
mrtotes
I have the same problem that many people reports
reports.
CD in, somes seconds of sound and CD ejects
I tried
1 Cold Start
2 DVDparamlist
3 Language sort
4 Reinstalling the OS X Tiger many times
5 Cleaning the computer (off course the drive)
6 Cleaning the lense
7 Installing the update
I am tired. I give up.
Please let me know wich drive external or internal
could replace my superdrive. It is more easy to buy a
new one and install it that continue to try to put ER
procedures to my computer.
Thanks for the answers.
Arturo
I suspect the vast majority of iMac G4 owners are quite happy with their Superdrives but I'd be genuinely interested to know if you're getting much response from users wanting to join your action.
I know a guy called Chris posted here recently with the much more common dead iMac G4 screen issue. He was successful in using the UK's Sale of Goods Act 1979 which states a item must last an appropriate length of time. He was successful and the UK retailer he bought his iMac G4 from footed the bill. Now I know that doesn't directly apply to you but perhaps you could investigate whether a similar law is in place in the US.
HTH
mrtotes
SuperDrive just stopped working
