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    ASUS A3000 series AH3F drive replacement

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by awilderbeast, Jul 7, 2008.

  1. awilderbeast

    awilderbeast Newbie

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    Hi all, new here and just wondering if anyone has any info on where abouts i can get a replacement dvd-rw drive for my asus a3hf i cant find the right site anywhere or could someone in the know tell me how to find a specific model type or model number that will help me locate a replacement.

    Thanks Alot
    Alex
     
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  2. Gregory

    Gregory disassemble?

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    The model number is located on the drive itself. If you are replacing it anyways, you might as well pop it out and take a look :) .

    Your best bet for a replacement drive is Ebay actually. I have got a few great deals on DVD drives there half the cost of any store I found.
     
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  3. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    Greg is correct, the numbers will be loacted on the drive.

    However it may be hard to get an exact drive to replace it. You may have to purchase a optical drive from a different manufacturer, as many retailers usually do not sell laptop optical drives individually.

    K-TRON
     
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