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2 Replies Last post: May 29, 2008 6:50 AM by sandbag1  
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SheerGold
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Apr 19, 2006
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May 17, 2008 7:33 AM

Dual Layer DVD replacement for 20" G5 iMac

I have a G5 20" iMac.

I would like to replace the DVD for one that will do Dual Layer burn.

Of course I can pay for an expensive replacement.

I was wondering if any of these cheaper options available would work:
LG GSA-T20N
LiteOn DS-8A1P-21C

Anyone know if they are 100% compatible with the iMac G5 20"?
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albloom
2,108 posts since
Apr 21, 2004
1. May 19, 2008 4:03 AM in response to: SheerGold
Re: Dual Layer DVD replacement for 20" G5 iMac
That LG is a slimline tray loader. You want a slot loader.

And all slot loaders are not alike. Some third-party drives have the slot
at not quite the right place for the hole in a laptop's case. I suspect the
same is true for your iMac.

Spend the money and get the replacement drive from OWC or other
reputable Apple vendor.
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sandbag1
765 posts since
Jan 28, 2002
2. May 29, 2008 6:50 AM in response to: SheerGold
Re: Dual Layer DVD replacement for 20" G5 iMac
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20World%20Computing/MG5SL8XDLK/
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