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    Aftermarket upgrade for a DVD drive

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Magihyren, Aug 9, 2006.

  1. Magihyren

    Magihyren Newbie

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    Hey, i was wondering if the Samsung silm DVD Burner (SN-S082D/BEBN) from newegg.com is compatible with the Acer (Aspire) AS3618AWLCI? thanks in advance.
     
    Magihyren, Aug 9, 2006
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  2. mZimm

    mZimm Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm sure it would be. I've never seen the Acer, so I couldn't tell you for sure, but most optical drives are interchangeable, so it shouldn't be a problem.
     
    mZimm, Aug 9, 2006
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  3. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Unless it has a special optical drive where it doesn't fit certain drives, then it will be perfectly fine.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Aug 10, 2006
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