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    HDD in place of defunct laptop DVD drive:Is it possible?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by asos2, Sep 18, 2008.

  1. asos2

    asos2 Newbie

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    Hi guys!It's my fist post in your forums and I'm seeking for technical advice/info.
    Do you know whether it's possible to replace a laptop DVD drive with a Hard Disk drive? The laptop is an Asus F3jp and the DVD drive has stopped functioning (tried firmware updates,bios level access(i.e. booting),linux,win). Are there any special cases that could accommodate a HDD? Can I convert the current one? Any info would be really helpful.

    In case the above is not possible, could you please provide me with links to sites/posts with instructions on DVD drive replacement?

    Anayway, thanks is advance for your feedback.
    :)
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  2. naton

    naton Notebook Virtuoso

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    I think you can. There is a topic two three weeks ago with pictures to show the necessary to do it.
     
    naton, Sep 18, 2008
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    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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  4. asos2

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    Thanks a lot naton and K-TRON :) I'll check it carefully and give it a go.

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    asos2, Sep 19, 2008
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