My iMac G3 with slot loading DVD drive just died, which the rest of my family use as an internet pc. I wanted to ebay another one but I thought I'd go for an eMac. But I've seen some cheap ones without a DVD drive.

Is it possible to take out the current dvd drive out of the G3 and will it fit and work on the G4 eMac?

Thanks

Huh? All eMacs came with DVD drives, but not all of them can burn them. I know no iMac g3 drive can. Unless you mean the drive has been removed from the machine. In answer to your question, I don't think you can, as the iMacs drive uses a non-standard ide cable (ide + power). Unless eMacs use the same cable.

Your best bet would be either to repair the iMac or get the eMac and another drive for it off ebay or something.