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product_id: 1313189
title: "Apple Macbook UJ-898 Replacement Superdrive Optical Drive - 661-5165"
brand: "apple"
price: "A$13"
currency: AUD
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reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/1313189-apple-macbook-uj-898-replacement-superdrive-optical-drive-661-5165
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# Apple Macbook UJ-898 Replacement Superdrive Optical Drive - 661-5165

**Brand:** apple
**Price:** A$13
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Apple Macbook UJ-898 Replacement Superdrive Optical Drive - 661-5165 by apple
- **How much does it cost?** A$13 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/1313189-apple-macbook-uj-898-replacement-superdrive-optical-drive-661-5165)

## Best For

- apple enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted apple brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
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## Description

This is a replacement optical drive, model UJ-898 for the Macbook. Specs: OPTICAL DRIVE 8X SATA DVD SUPER MULTI 9.5MM SLOT LOADING (UJ898) Part Number(s): 661-5165, 661-5249, 661-5467, 661-5502, 661-5513, 661-5629, GS-23N, GS23N, UJ-898, UJ898

## Features

- Apple DVDR+ SATA Superdrive

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

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    Nice unit, but first was DOA
  

*by T***L on Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2013*

My daughter's Superdrive failed in her Macbook Pro mid 2009. We decided to fix it ourselves as Apple wants at least $150 to do the job. I ordered the drive here on Amazon. The first unit I got was definitely used-it had scratches on the case. I installed it anyway and sure enough it was DOA.I returned it to the seller, ordered another from a different Amazon seller (PC Mart) and got a nice brand new unit. I installed it and it worked perfectly. Note: you have to re-boot the computer to get it to recognize the drive the first time.A couple of installation notes to help if you might be thinking of doing a self repair. You will need a #00 Phillips screwdriver. The screws on the Mac are tiny, easy to strip and lose so be careful. I watched a few Youtube videos on how to do the project several times to familiarize myself with the process. Ifixit.com also has detailed instructions with pictures. You have to disconnect the cables from both the hard drive and the DVD drive on the logic board. When reinstalling, press down gently but firmly to reseat them.It's not that hard, you just have to work slowly and carefully. Be careful when replacing the screws on the drive and case to not overtighten them.Next up: replacing her 5400 rpm  mechanical drive with a blazing fast Samsung SSD.

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    So far so good!
  

*by J***N on Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2013*

I have an older Macbook (late 2008 Macbook 13" unibody) and I was trying to install Snow Leopard then to Lion, but meh my optical drive went out before I could get a chance. I'm not surprised, at least it lasted 4 years! I ordered this one and once I got it I installed it myself with online help from ifixit. I'm so happy! One con (which is why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5), like one other reviewer mentioned, 1 bracket out of 3 doesn't fit. But other than that, it's working so far!

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    I had my doubts about this optical drive, simply ...
  

*by M***A on Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2014*

I had my doubts about this optical drive, simply because I was not certain of precise corresponding model numbers and all that stuff, Since my optical drive wasn't working already, and I'm not afraid of poking around under the hood of my macbook, I thought, what the hell?  After the replacement everything just works again.  I saved a ton on not having to ship out or hire a repair tech.  I'd do it again.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-17*