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Posted by: Tiktok4321 on 2026-09-29 04:53:42
I have a 700Mhz Summer 2001 iMac SE (Graphite, if you're interested). It came with a CD-RW, but it failed. I was able to install a CD ROM drive from another G3 iMac. But what I'd REALLY like to do is install a DVD-RW drive. What form factor do I need to purchase for compatibility? Are the drivers already built into System 9/10? If not, are they available? |
Posted by: Forrest on 2026-09-29 07:29:47
I can recommend an external Firewire drive that works with a Mac:
Sony Spressa CRX1600L-A2 External FireWire i.LINK CD-RW Drive 12x8x32xThese are still available on ebay at a competitive price
Note this is an external full-height drive that won't fit in your iMac |
Posted by: Tiktok4321 on 2026-09-29 07:40:52
Looking for a drop in internal replacement. There are plenty of external options... Also, looking specifically for DVD-RW. Thanks, though. |
Posted by: Byrd on 2026-09-30 00:14:54
Anything IDE and Pioneer DVD-RW 5.25" will work, are bootable and using Toast will let you burn DVDs. Note you may need to reinstall Mac OS to get all of the DVD/UDF drivers installed if not there to read the discs.
DVR-106
DVR-108
DVR-111 |
Posted by: Tiktok4321 on 2026-09-30 04:58:31
I think these are all tray-loading and won't fit in the slot load config of the Slot G3s. |
Posted by: Byrd on 2026-09-30 06:04:16
Ah, sorry, forgot that! |
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