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    I want DVD-Replacement for my friend G2S.

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Q8PHANTOM, Oct 22, 2007.

  1. Q8PHANTOM

    Q8PHANTOM Notebook Evangelist

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    Where can i find a DVD Drive replacement for my friend G2S that is LightScribe because his DVD is faulty and he get it from Malaysia.
     
    Q8PHANTOM, Oct 22, 2007
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  2. shaheenarshan

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    if im not mistaken asus provides global warranty of teir laptops at the time of sales
    he could look at the docuentation if it iss provided
    or if it isnt he could try out oline stores such as
    ebay etc
    cheers
     
    shaheenarshan, Oct 22, 2007
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  3. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    I'm not sure about Malaysia but in most countries ASUS laptops are sold with 2 year international warranty. So just call the nearest service center for a replacement optical drive.
     
    E.B.E., Oct 22, 2007
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  4. Q8PHANTOM

    Q8PHANTOM Notebook Evangelist

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    No service center in Kuwait.
    If I'm he i will send it to Dubai service center but he's afraid he don't want to do so if this is really my computer i will do but he want to buy it and he don't mind the money.
    I don't want to buy one then it shipped and maybe not compatible so i just want a link or the name of the DVD Drive.
     
    Q8PHANTOM, Oct 22, 2007
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  5. AlexF

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    If you get the same part number, it might be possible to remove the bezel, rail, and adapter and get it to work on a replacement unit. Most ASUS units use standard parts.

    If he doesn't want to send the whole unit, it might be possible to arrange a replacement by sending just the drive (the serial number is keyed to the laptop, however). You can pitch it by saying it has a lower return shipping cost. ;)
     
    AlexF, Oct 22, 2007
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  6. E.B.E.

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    Yes that should definitely be tried.

    Check the ASUS estore and search for the part, you will probably obtain it's ID and everything.
     
    E.B.E., Oct 23, 2007
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