So i was up and ready for cleaning the lens of the macbook pros superdrive, however i was a bit unsure about whether theres any gotcha in taking the superdrive apart. Jul 01, 2008 take apart instructions guide for the apple macbook. Dvd cd rom optical superdrive caddy tray adapter for apple unibody macbookmacbook pro 15 17 early mid late 2008 2009. Mb466lla, a1278, macbook inch aluminum late 2008 2. Im guessing you could pull the innards out of a macbook air superdrive and install it into a regular macbook. When changing the selection within the following select drop.
Dual layer superdrive powerbook g4 next to 2008 macbook pro. Aug 14, 20 flag as inappropriate can this usb superdrive be used by an early 2008 mac pro. Only slightly bigger than a cd case, the apple usb superdrive slips easily into. How to remove the superdrive from a 15 macbook pro. This is a simple solution if you incidentally still use cds or dvds. On unsupported macbook4,1early 2008 hacked on os x 10. The front button allows you to eject an inserted cd or dvd. The case was designed only to be compatible with old version macbook pro inch a1278, with cdrom, release early 20122011201020092008, no. Nov, 2018 the apple usb superdrive is compatible with mac models from 2008 and later that dont have a builtin optical drive. Here are 10 methods proven to eject any stuck cd or dvd without wasting your money and time in sending your macbook to apple repair center. Macbook pro 15 unibody late 2008 and early 2009 optical drive. To use your superdrive, connect it to a usba port on your mac, then insert a disc.
The macbook air is a line of laptop computers developed and manufactured by apple inc. Bizcustom galaxy tree case for macbook pro 15 with superdrive old a1286, 20082012 year hard plastic rubberized painting shell and keyboard cover. The last model to include one was the 2012 inch macbook pro apple sold until october 2016. Comparing closeout prices against the new white macbooks, its pretty close. Macbook pro 15 unibody late 2008 early 2009 8x sata superdrive used macbook pro 15 unibody late 2008 early 2009 sata superdrive cable unibody laptop dual drive. If that is the case, then mac users hoping to use or burn dvds or cds. The air was originally positioned as a premium ultraportable positioned above the previous macbook line. Macbook, macbook air, and macbook pro models with usbc ports require a usbc to usb adapter sold separately to use apple usb superdrive. It lets you install software and play and burn both cds and dvds, including doublelayer dvds.
Dual layer superdrive powerbook g4 next to 2008 macbook pro a1260. Super slim usbsata external slot in case for apple macbook pro unibody this usb case accept install a 9. I ended buying a memorex dryclean optical drive cleaner. And i wouldnt bother messing with putting the newly liberated internal dvd drive in a third party case. Because you can now mount two drives into your macbook pro unibody with this adapter, you can create different configurations. Macbook inch, late 2008 overview introduced october 2008 discontinued january 2009 model identifier macbook4,1 model number a1181 emc 2242 order. Top casekeyboard, battery, memory and hard drive removal. Apple unibody macbookmacbook pro 15 17 early mid late 2008 2009. I think this is the case because theres a hack that lets you run the superdrive from any mac or windows machine, it involves replacing a bit of the usb board within the superdrive enclosure but doesnt touch the drive itself. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read.
Macbook5,2early 2009 this usb odd works implicitly without need of hack, in win7bootcamp works, too. It consists of a fullsize keyboard, a machined aluminum case. Apple usb superdrive sleeve after purchasing my apple superdrive, i quickly realized i would need something to cover the drive to protect it from dings and scratches. Take apart instructions guide for the apple macbook. Compact and convenient, the macbook air superdrive connects to your macbook air computer or mac mini with snow leopard server with a single usb cable and fits easily into a travel bag. How to connect the apple usb superdrive apple support. How to make the macbook air superdrive work with any mac.
Aug 27, 2008 inch macbook late 2008 data doubler 2nd hard drivessd installation video duration. Surprisingly the macbook by apple doesnt have a pin hole where you can use a pin to forcefully eject the disc that is stuck in the superdrive. Compact and convenient, the macbook air superdrive connects to your macbook air computer with a single usb cable and fits easily into a travel bag. Buy products related to macbook optical drive products and see what. Oct 24, 20 superdrives remained a mainstay of the mac product line until last year, but the first cracks in the armor appeared in 2008, when apple introduced the first macbook air. Usb drive such as apples superdrive or the bundled remote disc software, which is. Hard drive caddy tray for apple unibody macbook macbook pro. Apple released a second generation macbook air in october 2010, with a redesigned tapered chassis, standard solidstate storage, and added a smaller 11. Make sure that the aluminum enclosure of the superdrive is facing up. 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. Gs41n superdrive 8x slotin dvdrw slim sata drive 9. With the case closed, place the unibody topside down on a flat surface. Dual layer superdrive powerbook g4 next to 2008 macbook.
Unfollow macbook air external drive superdrive to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. At tuesdays ipad and mac event, apple refreshed the macbook pro with retina display with intels fourthgeneration haswell core processors and other enhancements. With a black and silver design reminiscent of the aluminum imac models, the unibody macbook core 2 duo late 2008aluminum models introduced an all new case design milled from a single block of aluminum providing greater strength, reduced weight, and a superior finish than previous systems. The 2008 macbook pro value equation, dan knight, mac musings, 2008. Macbook pro ram memory, ssd storage upgrade and superdrive. 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. Mar 17, 2018 on unsupported macbook4,1early 2008 hacked on os x 10.
The apple usb superdrive and macbook air superdrive are perfect with any mac made after 2008 that doesnt have a worked in optical drive. My macbook is already 4 years old and out of warranty, which means i can open and replace parts. This external usb enclosure case can convert your superdrive from the imac imac 2007 2008 into an external usb 2. Sleek protective macbook pro superdrive cases, ready to make an impact, and take one. This enclosure will allow you to make your internal optical drive combo drive or superdrive an external drive. It perfectly fine physically and it seems that the macbook recognizes it, however it will not read any cds or dvds. Hard drive caddy tray for apple unibody macbook macbook. Hi, i have a aluminium unibody macbook from late 2008. Replace superdrive on macbook late 2008 macrumors forums. The apple usb superdrive is compatible with mac models from 2008 and later that dont have a builtin optical drive. Id like to get a second handcheap one as im planning on selling. This hard drive caddy replaces the internal superdrive of your unibody macbook, macbook pro,15,17 with a it can be made part of raid array and bootable. Tired of having to use shared drive with networked windows pc for every need of using a cddvd drive on my macbook air 2008 purchased 1.
With a black and silver design reminiscent of the aluminum imac models, the unibody macbook core 2 duo late 2008 aluminum models introduced an all new case design milled from a single block of aluminum providing greater strength, reduced weight, and a superior finish than previous systems. To be able to continue using the superdrive apples name for the cddvd readwrite drive, the optibay came with an external usb case which worked fine, but was ugly. The original superdrive has the model number uj868a. Superdrive replacement for second harddrive or ssd. Hddssd sata iii caddy for apple macbook pro replaces. If you would like to replace your superdrive with a second sdd or an additional harddrive, you can do so with this adapter. Upgrade or replace the superdrive requires a slim drive in your macbook pro 15 core 2 duo models a1226 and a1260. Depress the grooved side of the access door release latch enough to grab the free end. Bizcustom galaxy tree case for macbook pro 15 with superdrive old a1286, 2008 2012 year hard plastic rubberized painting shell and keyboard cover. Swap macbook air superdrive into macbook apple ios os. Thus plugandplay device is fully compatibly with osx and also with windows. Is there a way to use it, or is the drive really dead. Apple began phasing superdrives out across the macintosh line beginning on july 20, 2011. Macbook and macbook pro superdrive failure sign in to comment.
How to clean the lens of a slotloading optical drive a. If out of stock please check this alternative macbook pro superdrive usb external enclosure case. Macbook fit guide fit your macbook to the right case. Connect and use your superdrive to use your superdrive, connect it to a usba port on your mac, then insert a disc. Perhaps the best thing about the new models is what theyve done to prices of last years macbook pro line. It worked just fine with her air, but when i plug it into my macbook pro, its dead. 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.
Bizcustom galaxy tree case for macbook pro 15 with superdrive. Say goodbye to internal superdrives with the latest macbook. The 2008 macbook value equation, dan knight, mac musings, 2008. This external usb enclosure case can convert your superdrive from the unibody macbook and macbook pro into an external usb 2. Use an external macbook air superdrive on a macbook pro. Speck has cases that support all new macbook models. It offers protection from scratches, dust and dirt. Sata optical drive superdrive enclosure for unibody macbook. It started working as soon as i connected it to the usb port on the mac, and i already installed much. The macbook air was introduced in january 2008 with a.
A thenatural2020 product 1 x hddssd caddy for apple macbook macbook pro replaces your superdrive for an additional 2. My superdrive was already broken, so i just purchased and installed a brand new one. Macbook pro 15 unibody late 2008early 2009 8x sata superdrive used macbook pro 15 unibody late 2008early 2009 sata superdrive cable unibody laptop dual drive. The apple superdrive is an external cd dvd drive that reads and writes. Usb external slot in dvd cd drive burner superdrive for apple macbook air pro 4. Say goodbye to internal superdrives with the latest. Can this usb superdrive be used by an early 2008 mac pro.
Find out which macs can use the apple usb superdrive and how to connect it. And i didnt want to carry that around, so i left it at home and bought a shiny new macbook air. Macbook pro cases protect from scratches, punctures. Nov, 2018 find out which macs can use the apple usb superdrive and how to connect it. Apples been phasing out optical drives in its macs since it introduced the macbook air in 2008. This arrived securely packaged in a very nice case with an instruction card and usb adapter. The macbook air, released on january 29, 2008, is the first macintosh to not include a superdrive after it became standard across the line. Browse new macbook pro super drive cases in a variety of different colors, sizes, styles, grip fit, and featured designs. It perfectly fine physically and it seems that the macbook. Since then, the air has become apples entrylevel laptop due to the original macbooks discontinuation in 2011.
It consists of a fullsize keyboard, a machined aluminum case, and a thin light structure. Use the link s in the compatible speck cases list above the table your macbook is listed in to pick up a slick new case. Macbook pro 15 unibody late 2008 and early 2009 optical. This is a sata optical drive superdrive enclosure for the unibody macbook and macbook pro. Top case keyboard, battery, memory and hard drive removal. Item description for apple macbook pro macbook use the bag to safely transport the external superdrive kit. In the process, the company quietly put to bed the last remaining mac computers that include an. You can interface your apple usb superdrive to the usb port on your mac, or to the usb port on a cinema display 24inch led, led cinema display 27inch, or apple thunderbolt display 27inch that is associated with your mac.
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