Aspire 5050 questions

Could I have some help here please?
What is the latest bios update for the 5050 and what is the link?
What sort of dvd-rw drive could I use as a replacemnt
Has anyone got a link for the service manual.
All Help is appreciated.

 

ftp://ftp.support.acer-euro.com/notebook/aspire_5050/


here's your bios.

you already have a 8x DVD-Super Multi doublelayer;
24x DVD/CD-RW combo. has it gone bang.

 

thanks, now any links for the service manuals?

 

still looking lol

 

found this for ya enjoy

http://www.eserviceinfo.com/equipment_mfg/acer_43.html

 

thanks, but the 5050 isn't there. Now any news on the drive model?

 

you will find all the drive models for your machine here.
http://www.acerparts.com/index.php?cPath=561_562_1074_2949
once again enjoy.

if you get time could you pop the ram cover off and you will see a sticker oo the top ram slot, that will give me what model motherboard you have and then i can tell you what model drive works best with your motherboard

 

Thanks, but still no news on the service manual?

 

no had a god look about. maybe you share the same service manual as other 5xxx models.
if you get the model number of your mother board this will show that up