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    Replacing ODD

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by HawkDriver, Oct 31, 2006.

  1. HawkDriver

    HawkDriver Newbie

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    I apologize up front as I know this was somewhat addressed in another thread, but no one has posted to that in some while.

    I have heard a lot of owners remark about the "loud" dvd drive. Just curious if anyone has researched putting a different drive in. It should be just a matter of ensuring that it is a slimline drive with 50 pin atapi ide connection, right? I guess what I am asking is, when I finally get my HEL80, I could forseeably go out and get an alternate optical disk drive (such as these maybe http://www.bixnet.com/insldvcodr.html or http://www.meritline.com/pioneer-dvr-k04-atapi-slim-dvd-burner-laptop-drive.html), correct? Thanks for your time.
     
    HawkDriver, Oct 31, 2006
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  2. vespoli

    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    The only issue that I can think to warn you about is that while the drive may fit-the bezel may not line up quite right with the notebook. If the aesthetic issue is not a problem, you should have no trouble. I'd wait and see how the HEL80 performs before ordering any parts.

    Laptop drives are usually louder than desktop drives.
     
    vespoli, Oct 31, 2006
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  3. SMSummers

    SMSummers Notebook Enthusiast

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    The DVD-RW drive in my HGL30 is quite loud. Surprisingly loud in fact. I guess it's a tradeoff for the increased speed, but I've never heard another laptop drive like it. That slot loading drive looks cool.
     
    SMSummers, Oct 31, 2006
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  4. Pitabred

    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Is it? I haven't had mine seem too loud at all. Check it with different discs, some discs are just balanced badly and vibrate at high speeds.
     
    Pitabred, Oct 31, 2006
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  5. l33t_c0w

    l33t_c0w Notebook Deity

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    I haven't had problems with the drive being too noisy except for when it spins up to full speed, as during some installs. (Oblivion vibrated the table. heheh.)
     
    l33t_c0w, Oct 31, 2006
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  6. chrisyano

    chrisyano Hall Monitor NBR Reviewer

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    This has been my observation as well.

    It is not all the time, and/or with all disks as mentioned.
     
    chrisyano, Oct 31, 2006
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    jaques, Jan 24, 2007
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  8. chrisyano

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    Is there any particular reason why you need to change the ODD? When it comes to notebooks, you have to make sure that everything is compatible. The brackets and dimensions need to match the system. Personally, I would just save myself the headache and stick with the one that comes with it. It would save some unnecessary expense as well.
     
    chrisyano, Jan 24, 2007
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  9. jaques

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    The shop only offers drives without DVD-RAM-support. But I need RAM-support to use my backups dvds. And it is possible to buy the barebone without any drives, that's why I'd like to buy a drive with RAM-support.
    So if normal slimline drives fit without any tray or tool it would be nice.
     
    jaques, Jan 25, 2007
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  10. pyro9219

    pyro9219 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    The optical drives for the most part are about 90% the same, but little adjustments to the mounting holes, connector locations... maybe chunks of plastic that were added / removed to make the drive fit "right".. could be the difference between a happy day and hunting for RMA numbers..

    You might be able to get your reseller to omit the drive, and you can check around with other resellers for the right drive.
     
    pyro9219, Jan 25, 2007
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