Hey,
My laptop (internal) DVD drive has kicked the bucket. Does anyone know where I could pick up one cheap? Preferably DVD +- RW but that's not too important as I don't write too many DVD/CDs. The main thing I need is one that will play DVDs well in Linux.
Anyone got any advice?
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| 21-06-2008, 19:52 | #2 |
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komplett.ie?
They sell various models i believe and relatively cheaply too. |
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| 21-06-2008, 19:54 | #4 |
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What connection is the drive? PATA(long connection with a load of pins) or SATA (smaller connection).
@Ruu - Much cheaper one on dabs. http://www.dabs.ie/productview.aspx?...ationKey=11155 |
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| 21-06-2008, 20:11 | #6 | |
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 ). Are komplett or dabs my best bet for one? I don't like to buy this kind of thing off eBay. You never know what kind of condition it's gonna be in.Edit: Is there anything I should watch out for/avoid for Linux compatibility? As I said, I've no experience in this area 
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| 21-06-2008, 20:19 | #8 | |
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Its not an acer is it? 
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| 21-06-2008, 20:43 | #10 | |
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Broken drive outside warantee means the one repair job the average Joe could perform now requires the laptop to be returned for a service. Have one myself, when I last replaced the drive I just yoinked it out - breaking the stupid plastic loop. That was the end of that nonsense. Last edited by TomCo; 21-06-2008 at 20:48. |
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It's not an Acer but I can't see any screws directly beneath the DVD drive. I'll have a proper look tomorrow at how to remove it tomorrow. I'm a bit drunk to do it now 
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| 21-06-2008, 21:24 | #13 | |
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) and I'll highlight the screw for ya.
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| 21-06-2008, 21:25 | #14 | |
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/edit or use AC's kind offer |
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Therefore there should be no problem reading discs in Linux. |
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