Apple USB SuperDrive?
Hello!
Would it work on a PowerMac G4?
Thnaks,
Jamie
PowerMac G4 (AGP)-OTHER, Mac OS X (10.4.11)
Nope.
System Requirements
- MacBook Pro with Retina display
- MacBook Air computer
- Mac mini computer
5 replies
Hello, last I read it only works on certain models without a hack!
Not certain if the Hack works on PPC, or if it's even needed!?
http://hints.macworld.com/article.php?story=20111107064435227
http://tnkgrl.wordpress.com/2008/06/24/macbook-air-superdrive-for-all/
But I'd opt for something else...
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/firewire/optical-drives/
But if you need it to boot from, you need Firewire interface, or an internal one...
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/optical-drives/superdrives/powermac/
Thanks for your reply!
Would these drive work? There at Best Buy.
LG - Super-Multi 24x Internal DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive (GH24LS70)
LG - Super-Multi 24x External USB 2.0 Double-Layer DVD±/CD-RW Drive (GE24LU20)
The Internal one won't without adapters, it's SATA, G4s need IDE/PATA/ATA internally.
The External should work, except for booting from Install Discs.
Keep in mind that you want a well-known brand ATAPI DVD±RW drive, and not a no-name, Made-in-China device. While the latter may work in a PC without issues, this may not be the case with a Mac. The reason for this is bootability. You need to be able to select the optical drive as the startup device, and this could be a problem with certain drives.
Apple USB SuperDrive?