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    Z63A Optical drive question

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Wallyangler, Mar 14, 2006.

  1. Wallyangler

    Wallyangler Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi!

    Can someone with a Z63A tell me if the optical drive in it has a proprietary connector or not? I'd like to buy a Z63A barebone system but don't want to purchase the Asus DVD/RW drive for it but instead use a slot load Pioneer drive that I already have. I know that some laptops require that the dvd drive have a special cage/connector attached first before being installed. If the Z63A requires this connector I'll probably have to buy the Asus DVD/RW drive.

    Thanks!
    Wally
     
    Wallyangler, Mar 14, 2006
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  2. AuroraS

    AuroraS Notebook Virtuoso

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    I'm afraid you'll have to buy the Asus drive...
    Other drives will fit, but you'll need to buy the right bezel + rails for it to fit correctly...which is why you're better off just buying the Asus drive.
     
    AuroraS, Mar 14, 2006
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  3. Geared2play.com

    Geared2play.com Company Representative

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    I belive the z62f comes with a generic interface and no rail kits. Also looks like the faceplate is genric as well. if you send a pic or link to your model drive i can confirm. However the z62 already comes with a drive theres no option to leave it out
     
    Geared2play.com, Mar 15, 2006
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    Wallyangler Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks guys for the quick replies. Guess I'll have to rethink this.

    Wally
     
    Wallyangler, Mar 15, 2006
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