03-23-2006, 02:57 PM
Well by fix I meant replace the broken drive with a new one from apple. I don't know the prices for the G4 iMacs, but with the G3's a replacement drive would run about $180 plus labor, usually 50 to $100 depending on the shop. The apple store, or any of their authorized repair centers are the way to go. You might want to avoid CompUSA...
I believe the drive in the G4 iMacs is just a full-size 5.25" optical drive, so if you were feeling adventerous you might even be able to replace it yourself with some research, but then we can't be totally sure what the problem is until you open it up and start swapping out parts.
I believe the drive in the G4 iMacs is just a full-size 5.25" optical drive, so if you were feeling adventerous you might even be able to replace it yourself with some research, but then we can't be totally sure what the problem is until you open it up and start swapping out parts.