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    VPCSA3AFX - DVD drive help

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by JustGotHere, Feb 5, 2013.

  1. JustGotHere

    JustGotHere Newbie

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    Hi all,

    I have just destroyed the DVD drive to this laptop :( I had replaced it with a hard drive bay, and I have now damaged (crushed) the original drive beyond repair. I really need to replace this lost drive, and an external one won't do - does anyone know how to get an OEM copy of the original, with the silver bezel attached? The model of the laptop is VPCSA3AFX, though possibly VPCSA3AFXSI. I tried looking at Sony's serviceplus but I don't understand it. Could anyone help me?
     
    JustGotHere, Feb 5, 2013
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  2. ngvuanh

    ngvuanh Notebook Deity

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    You can reuse faceplate of your old drive if it is not broken yet.
    To find a replacement, just search for any SATA 9.5mm drive tray load on ebay.

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    ngvuanh, Feb 5, 2013
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