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Post by kokonutwoman on Apr 11, 2008 9:05:29 GMT 12
to unlock locked regions codes without sending me comp back to the manufacturer?
I have a iMac5,1 Intel Core 2 Duo.
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Post by scruffy1nz on Apr 11, 2008 15:13:17 GMT 12
If your talking about the dvd drive on your computer yes as long as its the same as windows, on a mac I am not sure, but if the drive can be removed then it must be.
All depends on exactly what model it is and how its been put together, If you give me the model number I can look into it for you.
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Post by kokonutwoman on Apr 12, 2008 6:53:44 GMT 12
Model Name: iMac
Model Identifier: iMac5,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache (per processor): 4 MB
Memory: 1 GB
Bus Speed: 667 MHz
Boot ROM Version: IM51.0090.B08
SMC Version: 1.8f2
Thought I'd put all the info in, Thank you Scruffy.
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Post by maire on Apr 12, 2008 8:33:41 GMT 12
I was curious about your dilemma Koko, so Googled it and learned not to buy dvds while travelling. ;D I don't know if it will help, but this site looks informative lowendmac.com/fishkin/af07/0907.html |
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Post by kokonutwoman on Apr 12, 2008 9:13:51 GMT 12
Thanks for that I'll have an indepth look
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Post by scruffy1nz on Apr 12, 2008 10:28:50 GMT 12
Model Name: iMac Model Identifier: iMac5,1 Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor Speed: 2 GHz Number Of Processors: 1 Total Number Of Cores: 2 L2 Cache (per processor): 4 MB Memory: 1 GB Bus Speed: 667 MHz Boot ROM Version: IM51.0090.B08 SMC Version: 1.8f2 Thought I'd put all the info in, Thank you Scruffy. umm you did I was brain dead at the time...lol.. that link posted by maire is a good one and has sum helpful suggestions. I dont think taking it back to the shop would help on the information provided except to say you will need to pay to put a new dvd drive in it. doing the firmware way to kill the region coding can kill the dvd drive if not done right, with the right model firmware, so is very risky just so you know...  |
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Post by kokonutwoman on Apr 12, 2008 11:42:25 GMT 12
Thank both Scruffy and Maire the link was really helpful have installed VLC and that seems to have worked. I'm back on the international movie grid ;D
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Post by maire on Apr 12, 2008 14:59:36 GMT 12
Good one Koko ... I'm pleased it's worked out for you I'm only glad it wasn't me who had to deal with it, after reading posts on various forums re this issue, it looked quite complicated & risky(as scruffy said) to fix. |
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Post by kokonutwoman on Apr 13, 2008 9:02:45 GMT 12
I after reading what scruffy had to say I left the region locked I trust our computer guru more than my fingers. VLC just lets me view DVD's outside the locked region which is a much safer option.
Again thanks you guys
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