MacBook Pro :: IOS 7.1 / Slot Loading Super Drive Or Optical Drive?
Jun 5, 2014My slot leading super drive has just quit ejecting the cd inside. I tried 5 different ways to eject it but none work.
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MacBook Pro (13-inch Mid 2010), iOS 7.1
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And will this work?
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I know it doesn't say it is compatible but it is a slot loading drive compatible with osx.
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Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.8)
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What external DVD enclosure will work with the MBP SuperDrive if any and how will i eject the DVDs. I'm not going to shell out a 100 bucks plus shipping to Sweden for the MCE Optibay so that's out of question, however cheaper ebay alternative that ships to Sweden with reasonable shipping is okay.
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