Going to install a new cd drive. Help?

[The Mac]

Hi,


Im going to buy a internal slot loading cd burner for my imac g3 on ebay. But was wondering is there any risk installing it and is there some picture or video tutorial out there? thanks!

 

[VirtualTracy]

Doesn't your iMac already come with one, or is it broken?

 

[The Mac]

I currently have a cd/dvd player in it, im gonna try to install a new one with a cd burner.

 

[VirtualTracy]

Ah, I understand. It's an upgrade of your slot load drive to one that read/writes to CD.

 

[The Mac]

yes, i was just wondering is there any risk installing it and is there some picture or video tutorial out there?

 

[VirtualTracy]

Sorry I took so long to get back to you but I've been shaped down to Dial-Up speeds.

Here are a few links. Some might have useful info even though they might not address your aim specifically.

I believe the job may be a bit fiddly and please don't proceed until you are 100% confident with what you have learnt about what's involved.

Also, bare in mind that adding an external CD RW drive may be the easiest way forward.

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