Research showed this is the controller, not the caddy or the drive. Macbook 5,1 and macbook 5,2 full information, specs. Sata optical drive superdrive enclosure for unibody macbook. He doesnt know much about the notebook, because he has a new macbook air meanwhile i was thinking about the next few.
Macbook ma255lla macbook1,1 a1181 2092 all macbook models all 2006 models dynamically compare this mac to others. Macbook 3,1 the original polycarbonate macbook 3,1 was apples. Jul 31, 2014 this is a video showing how you can use the apple macbook air superdrive ion any computer mac or pc. The macbook is a line of macintosh notebook computers designed, manufactured and sold by apple inc. It connects to your macbook pro with retina display, macbook air, imac late 2012 and later, mac mini late 2009 and later, or mac pro late 20 with a single usb cable thats built into the superdrive. The standard optical drive shipped with macbooks is either a. The 8x superdrive is the fastest optical drive for this model and will make creating dvds a whiz.
Apple officially supports a maximum of 4 gb of ram but thirdparties have been able to upgrade the system to 6 gb of ram using one 2 gb and one 4 gb memory module. Is there a way to use it, or is the drive really dead. Late 2007 mb063llb macbook3,1 a1181 2200 all macbook models all 2007 models dynamically compare this mac to others. Make sure that the aluminum enclosure of the superdrive is facing up. The embedded numeric keypad and the apple logo were removed from the command keys. Note that there is no eject button on these models to eject a disc. Does the superdrive 8x on mid2012 macbook pro support bluray. How to connect the apple usb superdrive apple support. Apple macbook air superdrive fall 2010 overview and full product specs on cnet. To use it on pc, you will need a snow leopard install dvd. Get the best deals on macbook superdrive and find everything youll need to improve your home office setup at. Its perfect when you want to watch a dvd movie, install software, create backup discs, and more.
Aug 20, 2014 this is the restoration of a mid2009 apple macbook, model a1181. October 2008, after the introduction of the aluminium macbook. Introduced in january 2009, the macbook early 2009 was a featurebump of the existing lowend white macbook model. You dont have to worry about lost cables with the apple usb superdrive. The macbook includes the following features and ports. Nov, 2018 to use your superdrive, connect it to a usba port on your mac, then insert a disc. Popularity 0100 scale indicating how frequently people buy the product online. Macbook 1,1 inch, original 2006 the macbook was apples first notebook to use new features, such as the glossy display, the sunken keyboard design and the nonmechanical magnetic latch. Apparently, i did not understand that this apple macbook air superdrive mc684zma does not play nice with imac computers.
The last macbook pro with dvd drive was on sale from 2012 to 2016. You can costeffectively upgrade a number of components in the macbook core 2. How to remove the superdrive from a 15 macbook pro. This is a sata optical drive superdrive enclosure for the unibody macbook and macbook pro. The graphics chipset received a significant upgrade. Internally, this system has quite a bit in common with the macbook core 2 duo 2. Sensor technology, a 4x slotloading double layer read single layer write dvdcdrw superdrive. The inch macbook pro is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact. Macbook 3,1 all the specifications about apple igotoffer. Dvdrw superdrive macbook pro unibody a1278, a1286, a1297. This is a 8x dual layer replacement apple pata superdrive dvdr burner for the a1181 macbook and original nonunibody macbook pro 15. The aluminum macbook uses the same unibody construction as the 15. My superdrive of macbook pro late 2011 was ejecting the dvd after some trials.
Notably absent from the macbook inch, aluminum, late 2008 was a firewire port. Use macbook air superdrive on any computer youtube. Had this macbook for many years and is still in excellent condition. Gs23n superdrive cd dvd burner drive for macbook pro a1181. Apple usb superdrive with attached usb typea connector cable. It was previously a highdensity floppy disk drive from 1988 to 1999, capable of reading all major 3. Macbook core 2 duo late 2006 optical drives ifixit. In the process, the company quietly put to bed the last remaining mac computers that include an internal superdrive.
The device specifications and capabilities are shown below. It lacked the retina display and offered the following specs. Macbook pro inch technical specifications apple in. Macbook 2,1 inch, late 2006 and mid 2007 igotoffer. Apple macbook a1150 a1211 dvd super drive uj857c 6780525a 6780557a 8780542d.
Replace a broken or damaged 8x superdrive for macbook or macbook pro 15 with this part. The macbook 1,1 inch, original 2006 or the original macbook model used a combination of polycarbonate and fiberglass casing which was modeled after the ibook g4. I recently upgraded my mac book pro to mountain lion. Jun 07, 2017 you can use a superdrive with mac mini late 2009 and later, macbook pro with retina display, macbook air, imac late 2012 and later, and mac pro late 20 computers. If you have an older macbook mine is late 2011 do some research. I have since done extensive research learning that if you do not own an macbook air or have skills beyond the basic computer wizard that i am this device is useless. Macbook inch, late 2008 overview introduced october 2008 discontinued january 2009 model identifier macbook4,1 model number a1181 emc 2242 order.
Well perform the repair and ship it back within 24 hours. Hi, i got a macbook a1181, and wanna make a upgrade in. Full information, specifications, features, prices, useful links, videos and more. Because there are 17 macbook models that match the a1181 model number, you may wish to lookup yours by emc number, model id, or serial number for greater precision.
This tutorial will also be of use to those who wish to learn more about the guts of their macbooks without actually disassembling their units. System requirements compatible with the following computers. Though the processor ran at a slightly slower clockrate, other specifications were improved. We take responsibility for the environmental footprint of our products throughout their life cycle. It doesnt read disks, doesnt burn, or may be a cd is stuck in the superdrive. For the moment i wait for the guy who gave it to me, to find its charger. The sata 3 drive seemed to work, but in bench testing would fail on long transfers. This brief howto will guide you through the process of removing your 15 macbook pros cddvd superdrive both quickly and efficiently without damaging any of the components, the first necessary step of any successful repair. The 500 gb 7200 rpm sata hard drive will give you plenty of storage. Use an external macbook air superdrive on a macbook pro.
Say goodbye to internal superdrives with the latest macbook. There are a variety of other hardware upgrade options listed and. I admit, at first, i was bothered by having to get another product to go along with my macbook air to record cds. The macbook core 2 duo late 2006 can be upgraded to a total of 3 gb of memory using a 2 gb ram chip and a 1 gb ram chip.
Macbook core duo troubleshooting, repair, and service. However the specs below come from the information provided on the apple usb superdrive page. Macbook inch, mid 2009 macbook inch, early 2009 model identifier. However, there are significant differences between systems within each basic design. At tuesdays ipad and mac event, apple refreshed the macbook pro with retina display with intels fourthgeneration haswell core processors and other enhancements. My sister had a macbook air and while she sold it, she still has the external superdrive that looks like a usbbased cdrom dvdrom drive. Mac pro late 20 macbook, macbook air with retina display, and macbook pro models with. The macbook notebooks can be divided into four basic designs white or black polycarbonate, aluminum unibody, white unibody polycarbonate, and the compact retina models. Apple superdrive dvd burner drive 8x macbook pro 66857. The a1181 model number covers three years, different emcs.
Macbook air with retina display macbook pro with retina display imac late 2012 and later. Superdrive dvdcd upgrades for apple macbook pro 15inch. Get help with the slotloading superdrive on your mac. Hard drive caddy tray for apple unibody macbook macbook pro. Nowadays most most information for my mac comes via the internet but occasionally i wil recieve a disc from a friend with their holiday snaps so plug in and insert the disc is all you have to do. An integrated superdrive shown on the right side of a macbook pro apples superdrive is a cd dvd readerwriter, introduced in 2001. The unibody macbooks use new, more energy efficient versions of the core 2 cpu. Technical specifications for the macbook core 2 duo 2. Technical specifications for the macbook 2006 2008 techable dates sold, processor type, memory info, hard drive details, price and more. The apple macbook air superdrive is to be included in this assessment. Do you have issues with the superdrive on your macbook a1181. A new line of computers by the same name was released in 2015, serving the same purpose as an entrylevel laptop. To fix these issues, the disk drive has to be replaced. Builttoorder options of macbook 4, 2 late 2008 included a 320 gb hard drive, and a 128 gb solidstate drive.
The original polycarbonate macbook laptop was thicker than its predecessor the ibook g4, but wider, due to its widescreen display. On the first models, from left to right, they are the. The highend model featured a backlit keyboard, a first for the macbook line. Macbook white 2ghz intel core 2 duo1gb80gbsuperdrive. So, it does not work with the apple computer that i own.
This enclosure will allow you to make your internal optical drive combo drive or superdrive an external drive. Will the apple usb superdrive work with a 2007 imac, which. Introduced on january 21, 2009, the macbook 5,2 inch was a featurebump of the existing lowend white macbook model. Technical specifications for the macbook core duo 2. Macbook core duo troubleshooting, repair, and service manuals. Macbook pro, os x mountain lion posted on aug 11, 2012 10. Mid2007 mb063lla macbook2,1 a1181 29 all macbook models all 2007 models dynamically compare this mac to others.
This drive has two screw holes that are about 332 too wide. This superdrive can read and write cd and dvd media in a variety of formats. After some research i found a dumper for matshita drive. Good became even better with the addition of intels core 2 duo processor. Macbook specs introduced february 2008 discontinued october 2008 machine id macbook4,1 model number a1181 support status supported processor intel core 2 duo t8100, t8300 penryn processor speed 2. Gs31n dvdrw superdrive for macbook pro unibody a1278, a1286, a1297, and macbook unibody a42. I tried looking at the technical specifications but apple just lists it as 8x superdrive. Apple macbook air superdrive dvdrw r dl drive hispeed usb series sign in to comment. To connect your superdrive to a thunderbolt 3 usbc or usbc port on your mac, you can use one of these adapters. And, no, it cant be force fit nor can another hole be drilled. When dealing with such tiny screws, 332 is like the grand canyon. Whether youre at the office or on the road, you can play and burn both cds and dvds with the apple usb superdrive. Upgrade or replace the superdrive requires a slim drive in your macbook pro 15 core 2 duo models a1226 and a1260. The superdrive for the macbook air is simple to use and requires just one usb socket.
The apple usb superdrive and macbook air superdrive are compatible with any mac manufactured after 2008 that doesnt have a builtin optical drive. I never had any mac device, just phones or tablets. Like the macbook pro core duo 15inch models, the macbooks have airport extreme 802. It worked just fine with her air, but when i plug it into my macbook pro, its dead. However, i then considered the small size of the macbook air, which is one of the main reasons i purchased it, and, thus, in view of the.
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