Apple used the a1181 code, printed on the case, for this family of models, though 17 variations may. 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. Mid2007 mb063lla macbook2,1 a1181 29 all macbook models all 2007 models dynamically compare this mac to others. 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. Introduced on january 21, 2009, the macbook 5,2 inch was a featurebump of the existing lowend white macbook model. There are a variety of other hardware upgrade options listed and. To connect your superdrive to a thunderbolt 3 usbc or usbc port on your mac, you can use one of these adapters. The a1181 model number covers three years, different emcs. Technical specifications for the macbook 2006 2008 techable dates sold, processor type, memory info, hard drive details, price and more. Macbook pro inch technical specifications apple in.
After some research i found a dumper for matshita drive. So, it does not work with the apple computer that i own. The macbook notebooks can be divided into four basic designs white or black polycarbonate, aluminum unibody, white unibody polycarbonate, and the compact retina models. Good became even better with the addition of intels core 2 duo processor. Upgrade or replace the superdrive requires a slim drive in your macbook pro 15 core 2 duo models a1226 and a1260. We take responsibility for the environmental footprint of our products throughout their life cycle. The superdrive for the macbook air is simple to use and requires just one usb socket.
Macbook inch, mid 2009 macbook inch, early 2009 model identifier. Macbook core duo troubleshooting, repair, and service manuals. 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. Macbook white 2ghz intel core 2 duo1gb80gbsuperdrive. The a 1181 model number covers three years, different emcs. My superdrive of macbook pro late 2011 was ejecting the dvd after some trials. To fix these issues, the disk drive has to be replaced. System requirements compatible with the following computers. Technical specifications for the macbook core 2 duo 2. The macbook includes the following features and ports. Builttoorder options of macbook 4, 2 late 2008 included a 320 gb hard drive, and a 128 gb solidstate drive. The device specifications and capabilities are shown below.
I admit, at first, i was bothered by having to get another product to go along with my macbook air to record cds. 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. It lacked the retina display and offered the following specs. Replace a broken or damaged 8x superdrive for macbook or macbook pro 15 with this part. When dealing with such tiny screws, 332 is like the grand canyon. 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. Full information, specifications, features, prices, useful links, videos and more. In the process, the company quietly put to bed the last remaining mac computers that include an internal superdrive. To use it on pc, you will need a snow leopard install dvd. Research showed this is the controller, not the caddy or the drive. Though the processor ran at a slightly slower clockrate, other specifications were improved. Notably absent from the macbook inch, aluminum, late 2008 was a firewire port. Use an external macbook air superdrive on a macbook pro. Will the apple usb superdrive work with a 2007 imac, which.
Like the macbook pro core duo 15inch models, the macbooks have airport extreme 802. It doesnt read disks, doesnt burn, or may be a cd is stuck in the superdrive. You can costeffectively upgrade a number of components in the macbook core 2. Note that there is no eject button on these models to eject a disc. An integrated superdrive shown on the right side of a macbook pro apples superdrive is a cd dvd readerwriter, introduced in 2001. Get the best deals on macbook superdrive and find everything youll need to improve your home office setup at.
Also, if you have a macbook with a sata 2 controller in the dvd slot, you may need a sata 2 drive. The apple usb superdrive and macbook air superdrive are compatible with any mac manufactured after 2008 that doesnt have a builtin optical drive. 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 standard optical drive shipped with macbooks is either a. 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. Hard drive caddy tray for apple unibody macbook macbook pro. The highend model featured a backlit keyboard, a first for the macbook line. However, there are significant differences between systems within each basic design. Apple macbook air superdrive dvdrw r dl drive hispeed usb series sign in to comment. It worked just fine with her air, but when i plug it into my macbook pro, its dead.
Macbook pro, os x mountain lion posted on aug 11, 2012 10. Macbook air with retina display macbook pro with retina display imac late 2012 and later. October 2008, after the introduction of the aluminium macbook. I recently upgraded my mac book pro to mountain lion. For the moment i wait for the guy who gave it to me, to find its charger. Internally, this system has quite a bit in common with the macbook core 2 duo 2.
This superdrive can read and write cd and dvd media in a variety of formats. Macbook 3,1 all the specifications about apple igotoffer. The sata 3 drive seemed to work, but in bench testing would fail on long transfers. Aug 20, 2014 this is the restoration of a mid2009 apple macbook, model a1181. The apple macbook air superdrive is to be included in this assessment. A new line of computers by the same name was released in 2015, serving the same purpose as an entrylevel laptop. Gs31n dvdrw superdrive for macbook pro unibody a1278, a1286, a1297, and macbook unibody a42. How to connect the apple usb superdrive apple support. Dvdrw superdrive macbook pro unibody a1278, a1286, a1297.
And, no, it cant be force fit nor can another hole be drilled. Apparently, i did not understand that this apple macbook air superdrive mc684zma does not play nice with imac computers. Is there a way to use it, or is the drive really dead. How to remove the superdrive from a 15 macbook pro. Hi, i got a macbook a1181, and wanna make a upgrade in. Whether youre at the office or on the road, you can play and burn both cds and dvds with the apple usb superdrive. The aluminum macbook uses the same unibody construction as the 15.
Technical specifications for the macbook core duo 2. Apple macbook air superdrive fall 2010 overview and full product specs on cnet. The 500 gb 7200 rpm sata hard drive will give you plenty of storage. Introduced in january 2009, the macbook early 2009 was a featurebump of the existing lowend white macbook model. This is a 8x dual layer replacement apple pata superdrive dvdr burner for the a1181 macbook and original nonunibody macbook pro 15. Apple usb superdrive with attached usb typea connector cable. Do you have issues with the superdrive on your macbook a1181. Apple macbook a1150 a1211 dvd super drive uj857c 6780525a 6780557a 8780542d.
Its perfect when you want to watch a dvd movie, install software, create backup discs, and more. At tuesdays ipad and mac event, apple refreshed the macbook pro with retina display with intels fourthgeneration haswell core processors and other enhancements. Macbook 3,1 the original polycarbonate macbook 3,1 was apples. 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 inch macbook pro is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact. 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. However the specs below come from the information provided on the apple usb superdrive page. The graphics chipset received a significant upgrade. Get help with the slotloading superdrive on your mac. 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. Superdrive dvdcd upgrades for apple macbook pro 15inch. Popularity 0100 scale indicating how frequently people buy the product online. The last macbook pro with dvd drive was on sale from 2012 to 2016.
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. Macbook 5,1 and macbook 5,2 full information, specs. Sensor technology, a 4x slotloading double layer read single layer write dvdcdrw superdrive.
On the first models, from left to right, they are the. Well perform the repair and ship it back within 24 hours. Mac pro late 20 macbook, macbook air with retina display, and macbook pro models with. The 8x superdrive is the fastest optical drive for this model and will make creating dvds a whiz. Nov, 2018 to use your superdrive, connect it to a usba port on your mac, then insert a disc. Jul 31, 2014 this is a video showing how you can use the apple macbook air superdrive ion any computer mac or pc.
It was previously a highdensity floppy disk drive from 1988 to 1999, capable of reading all major 3. Say goodbye to internal superdrives with the latest macbook. Use macbook air superdrive on any computer youtube. Macbook core 2 duo late 2006 optical drives ifixit. If you have an older macbook mine is late 2011 do some research. Sata optical drive superdrive enclosure for unibody macbook. 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. Late 2007 mb063llb macbook3,1 a1181 2200 all macbook models all 2007 models dynamically compare this mac to others. I never had any mac device, just phones or tablets. This is a sata optical drive superdrive enclosure for the unibody macbook and macbook pro.
Macbook ma255lla macbook1,1 a1181 2092 all macbook models all 2006 models dynamically compare this mac to others. 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. The unibody macbooks use new, more energy efficient versions of the core 2 cpu. This enclosure will allow you to make your internal optical drive combo drive or superdrive an external drive. The embedded numeric keypad and the apple logo were removed from the command keys. This drive has two screw holes that are about 332 too wide. Had this macbook for many years and is still in excellent condition. The original polycarbonate macbook laptop was thicker than its predecessor the ibook g4, but wider, due to its widescreen display. Apple superdrive dvd burner drive 8x macbook pro 66857.
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