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    Which Blueray Drive for G73JH?

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by Jettubby, Sep 1, 2011.

  1. Jettubby

    Jettubby Notebook Consultant

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    I purchased a G73JH when it first came out and it does not have a blueray drive. Does anyone know of a blueray drive that DOES for sure work with the G73? Any install instructions out there? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
     
    Jettubby, Sep 1, 2011
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    There's a single screw holding the ODD in place, under the access panel. Unscrew, and then push it out gently from behind it.

    The harder part will be swapping the drive bezel. :)
     
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    I have this modell: Optiarc_BD_RW_BD-5730S in my g73jh a2 for over one year now. Works perfectly. Still didnt burn any blurays though
    :(
     
    jmhdj, Sep 1, 2011
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    I also have the Optiarc BD RW BD-5730S in my g73jh and its been a great drive, burns blu-ray great.
     
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    Thanks. You guys have any idea on where to get this drive?
     
    Jettubby, Sep 1, 2011
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    If you search for it on google then I am sure that you will find one place that you usually buy things from on internet.
     
    jmhdj, Sep 1, 2011
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    Did that. None of the places I've ever hear of or are reputable and the prices vary wildly. So I was wondering where you guys got yours? Newegg nor B&H sells it.
     
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    I thought about doing the same thing until I realized most BDs don't come with software, and there are no decent free decoder last I checked. Have to spend a bundle on PowerDVD or WinDVD if you want to watch movies.
     
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    jmhdj, Sep 2, 2011
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