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CD/DVD Rom Question
CD/DVD Rom broke. I have an HP Pavilion. It's no longer under warranty, so that's not an option. What I need to know is this. Do they make replacements for this piece of hardware and if so, where would I find my best price? If not, what should I be looking for. Primarily, I play computer games which require the use of a disk so I think I need the CD component. Since my CD/DVD broke, I've been using my CD-RW for the games, but I'm worried that this might cause a problem for the CD-RW so I need to get the CD/DVD Rom replaced ASAP. Could someone please tell me what I'm supposed to be looking for? I've read so much material, but mostly what I've found talks about DVD writers, and although I would love to have something like that, most important is that I have the capability of playing my games. I just need the DVD for movies. TIA Diane Diane wrote:
> I'm not very computer literate, so please bear with me. Recently my CD/DVD readers/writers are quite standard, so you should have no problem > CD/DVD Rom broke. I have an HP Pavilion. It's no longer under > warranty, so that's not an option. > > What I need to know is this. Do they make replacements for this piece > of hardware and if so, where would I find my best price? If not, what > should I be looking for. finding a functionally equivalent replacement. Some of the more "stylish" cases may have special bezels (sculpted fixture on the front of the drive tray) that you might not find in a replacement, or a particularily custom color, but those are only aesthetic issues. www.newegg.com has a lot of options. Here is one suggestion: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=27-152-039&depa=1 This is an inexpensive ($52) yet capable DVD burner that can even burn dual-layered DVDs. (It also can burn CDs as well.) Since you have to replace the drive, you might as well spring the extra $20 (a good CD burner will cost about $30) to get a fully capable drive. One thing worth noting is that this is an "OEM" pack, meaning that it comes with very few extras such as cables or mounting screws. That's not much of a problem for a straight drive replacement, but the lack of software might be another concern. If you were to upgrade to a DVD burner, you would need software that could accomplish that for you -- I don't know if you already have a suitable package. You can also consider buying a "Retail" kit that might include a copy of Nero -- a top notch burning program. (The DVD authoring programs that come with drives are typically crap though.) > Primarily, I play computer games which require the use of a disk so I Not necessarily. I've put drives to a tremendous amount of use without > think I need the CD component. Since my CD/DVD broke, I've been using > my CD-RW for the games, but I'm worried that this might cause a problem > for the CD-RW so I need to get the CD/DVD Rom replaced ASAP. failure. Indeed the only "reliable" way to kill a drive is to smoke around it. > Could someone please tell me what I'm supposed to be looking for? I've As I mentioned above, getting a decent DVD burner is not very expensive. > read so much material, but mostly what I've found talks about DVD > writers, and although I would love to have something like that, most > important is that I have the capability of playing my games. I just > need the DVD for movies. Combined with the plummeting cost of DVD media, it requires quite a bit of parsimony to make the DVD burner look unattractive. NewEgg is the king, but you might also consider ZipZoomFly. I've had tood experiences with them, their prices are competitive and free shipping! Hi,
I've little to add from what Grinder has written, but I agree with him. Newegg is an excellent source, and the NEC drive that he's recommending is also a very nice piece of hardware. If you need software for it to make DVDs (doesn't appear to come with any at the $52 price) then look for the same NEC with software, such as NERO. It may cost you 5 - 10 dollars more but the program is worth the money and quite easy to use. -- Jan Alter bear***@verizon.net or jal***@phila.k12.pa.us "Grinder" <grinder@no.spam.maam.net> wrote in message news:iNs2e.118424$Ze3.116454@attbi_s51...Show quoteHide quote > Diane wrote: >> I'm not very computer literate, so please bear with me. Recently my >> CD/DVD Rom broke. I have an HP Pavilion. It's no longer under >> warranty, so that's not an option. >> >> What I need to know is this. Do they make replacements for this piece of >> hardware and if so, where would I find my best price? If not, what >> should I be looking for. > > CD/DVD readers/writers are quite standard, so you should have no problem > finding a functionally equivalent replacement. Some of the more "stylish" > cases may have special bezels (sculpted fixture on the front of the drive > tray) that you might not find in a replacement, or a particularily custom > color, but those are only aesthetic issues. > > www.newegg.com has a lot of options. Here is one suggestion: > > http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=27-152-039&depa=1 > > This is an inexpensive ($52) yet capable DVD burner that can even burn > dual-layered DVDs. (It also can burn CDs as well.) Since you have to > replace the drive, you might as well spring the extra $20 (a good CD > burner will cost about $30) to get a fully capable drive. > > One thing worth noting is that this is an "OEM" pack, meaning that it > comes with very few extras such as cables or mounting screws. That's not > much of a problem for a straight drive replacement, but the lack of > software might be another concern. > > If you were to upgrade to a DVD burner, you would need software that could > accomplish that for you -- I don't know if you already have a suitable > package. You can also consider buying a "Retail" kit that might include a > copy of Nero -- a top notch burning program. (The DVD authoring programs > that come with drives are typically crap though.) > >> Primarily, I play computer games which require the use of a disk so I >> think I need the CD component. Since my CD/DVD broke, I've been using my >> CD-RW for the games, but I'm worried that this might cause a problem for >> the CD-RW so I need to get the CD/DVD Rom replaced ASAP. > > Not necessarily. I've put drives to a tremendous amount of use without > failure. Indeed the only "reliable" way to kill a drive is to smoke > around it. > >> Could someone please tell me what I'm supposed to be looking for? I've >> read so much material, but mostly what I've found talks about DVD >> writers, and although I would love to have something like that, most >> important is that I have the capability of playing my games. I just need >> the DVD for movies. > > As I mentioned above, getting a decent DVD burner is not very expensive. > Combined with the plummeting cost of DVD media, it requires quite a bit of > parsimony to make the DVD burner look unattractive. > > NewEgg is the king, but you might also consider ZipZoomFly. I've had tood > experiences with them, their prices are competitive and free shipping! On Wed, 30 Mar 2005 07:18:48 GMT, Diane <kirchba***@sbcglobal.net>
wrote: Show quoteHide quote >I'm not very computer literate, so please bear with me. Recently my Ive bought from Zip Zoom Fly with no problems and they have free>CD/DVD Rom broke. I have an HP Pavilion. It's no longer under >warranty, so that's not an option. > >What I need to know is this. Do they make replacements for this piece >of hardware and if so, where would I find my best price? If not, what >should I be looking for. > >Primarily, I play computer games which require the use of a disk so I >think I need the CD component. Since my CD/DVD broke, I've been using >my CD-RW for the games, but I'm worried that this might cause a problem >for the CD-RW so I need to get the CD/DVD Rom replaced ASAP. > >Could someone please tell me what I'm supposed to be looking for? I've >read so much material, but mostly what I've found talks about DVD >writers, and although I would love to have something like that, most >important is that I have the capability of playing my games. I just >need the DVD for movies. > >TIA >Diane shipping for mainlanders and charge only $10 for people in Hawaii so it can be a incredible deal since shipping is ridiculous to this place nullifying the good deals most of the time. However they tend to have a bit higher prices which negates the shipping advantage on many smaller items. The other proble On Wed, 30 Mar 2005 12:15:50 GMT, "J***@Smith.com"
<xxxxs***@newscene.com> wrote: Show quoteHide quote >On Wed, 30 Mar 2005 07:18:48 GMT, Diane <kirchba***@sbcglobal.net> is that many say their return service, RMA service --- isnt as good as>wrote: > >>I'm not very computer literate, so please bear with me. Recently my >>CD/DVD Rom broke. I have an HP Pavilion. It's no longer under >>warranty, so that's not an option. >> >>What I need to know is this. Do they make replacements for this piece >>of hardware and if so, where would I find my best price? If not, what >>should I be looking for. >> >>Primarily, I play computer games which require the use of a disk so I >>think I need the CD component. Since my CD/DVD broke, I've been using >>my CD-RW for the games, but I'm worried that this might cause a problem >>for the CD-RW so I need to get the CD/DVD Rom replaced ASAP. >> >>Could someone please tell me what I'm supposed to be looking for? I've >>read so much material, but mostly what I've found talks about DVD >>writers, and although I would love to have something like that, most >>important is that I have the capability of playing my games. I just >>need the DVD for movies. >> >>TIA >>Diane > >Ive bought from Zip Zoom Fly with no problems and they have free >shipping for mainlanders and charge only $10 for people in Hawaii so >it can be a incredible deal since shipping is ridiculous to this place >nullifying the good deals most of the time. However they tend to have >a bit higher prices which negates the shipping advantage on many >smaller items. The other problem newegg so thats why some stick with Newegg despite the fact Newegg doesnt always have the best prices anymore. The NEC is dirt cheap $53-65 and is one of the top burners and very popular . Its been that way through several versions. I bought the 4x and now have the 8x. I was thinking recently of buying the 16x for the heck of it since it was on sale. One way you can get a retail version if you can wait and actually you can as the poster said the CDRW isnt going to break just like that. I actually have seen some ancient drives still working and actually have never seen one break yet though I dont use really ancient drives frankly but Ive upgraded from lots of neighbors systems and friends and none of the old ancient drives and havent seen a dead one yet. Back to my original point --- MADDOG uses NEC drives and have for a while now (this could change but hasnt for a while way back to the 4x ) . MADDOG is sold through many chain stores like COMPUSA which often has sales. They had one recently $49 for the NEC 16x after rebates. You get the software with it. But the rebates can be hefty $50 or more sometimes and MADDOG is well known nowadays for being REALLY slow at paying though Ive never had a problem with them yet. Im waiting for two of them now ---- they had a $10 350 power supply deal and a FREE after rebate 350 power supply deal the last 4 months which I went for. They are supposed to be OK PSes made by Flower or something I gather from some posts Ive read. Unfortunately the sales are over now. Compusa though has a sale every other week usually and especially on holidays so look for those and Office Depot and Max often has sales on burners though if its not a Maddog they often have inferior but often OK burners in Micro Advantage and other boxes. Id rather have the NEC though some have said the BenQ was a decent burner too which is often sold in different boxes in chainstores. Another alternative is the BenQ in fact since they are selling it at Newegg for $58 after 10 buck rebate it says and its the retail version so I assume it comes with software. Ask about that though before buying to make sure. http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=27-101-635&DEPA=0 J***@Smith.com wrote:
Show quoteHide quote > On Wed, 30 Mar 2005 12:15:50 GMT, "J***@Smith.com" You can get the version with software for about $10 more. You don't > <xxxxs***@newscene.com> wrote: > > >>On Wed, 30 Mar 2005 07:18:48 GMT, Diane <kirchba***@sbcglobal.net> >>wrote: >> >> >>>I'm not very computer literate, so please bear with me. Recently my >>>CD/DVD Rom broke. I have an HP Pavilion. It's no longer under >>>warranty, so that's not an option. >>> >>>What I need to know is this. Do they make replacements for this piece >>>of hardware and if so, where would I find my best price? If not, what >>>should I be looking for. >>> >>>Primarily, I play computer games which require the use of a disk so I >>>think I need the CD component. Since my CD/DVD broke, I've been using >>>my CD-RW for the games, but I'm worried that this might cause a problem >>>for the CD-RW so I need to get the CD/DVD Rom replaced ASAP. >>> >>>Could someone please tell me what I'm supposed to be looking for? I've >>>read so much material, but mostly what I've found talks about DVD >>>writers, and although I would love to have something like that, most >>>important is that I have the capability of playing my games. I just >>>need the DVD for movies. >>> >>>TIA >>>Diane >> need the full retail kit as you already have the cables and screws that you can reuse. In black: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=27-152-038&depa=1 In white: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=27-152-036&depa=1 Nothing wrong with this NEC burner, my sister has one and it performs well and so far has been durable. -Timbertea Diane wrote:
Show quoteHide quote > I'm not very computer literate, so please bear with me. Recently my I replaced both drives in my Pavilion, for increased speed and features. > CD/DVD Rom broke. I have an HP Pavilion. It's no longer under > warranty, so that's not an option. > > What I need to know is this. Do they make replacements for this piece > of hardware and if so, where would I find my best price? If not, what > should I be looking for. > > Primarily, I play computer games which require the use of a disk so I > think I need the CD component. Since my CD/DVD broke, I've been using > my CD-RW for the games, but I'm worried that this might cause a problem > for the CD-RW so I need to get the CD/DVD Rom replaced ASAP. > > Could someone please tell me what I'm supposed to be looking for? I've > read so much material, but mostly what I've found talks about DVD > writers, and although I would love to have something like that, most > important is that I have the capability of playing my games. I just > need the DVD for movies. > > TIA > Diane Replacement was no problem; take out the old and put in the new. The retail drive kits come with software. The DVD writer is a worthwhile upgrade. Decide what you want and get it. I don’t think there are any incompatibilities. Roxio software came with the Pavilion; I removed it and went with Nero which I think is easier to use. I got my drives at Micro Center. Sometimes the retail stores have sales. What with the store rebate and the mail in rebate make them the cheapest. On Wed, 30 Mar 2005 12:18:47 GMT, GeorgeD <GeorgeD@nowhere.nohow>
wrote: > MC has been having some really killer deals the last year or so Im>I got my drives at Micro Center. Sometimes the retail stores have >sales. What with the store rebate and the mail in rebate make them the >cheapest. jealous cause shipping kills the deal for me. They and FRYs combined with Staples , compusa and sometimes even best buy are still offering great deals recently after depot and max went down the tubes , deals wise.
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"J***@Smith.com" <xxxxs***@newscene.com> wrote in Many thanks for all the wonderful replies. I'll take your advice and news:4b7l415rnegcvond3fnjqev2713ag1p8pm@4ax.com: > On Wed, 30 Mar 2005 12:18:47 GMT, GeorgeD <GeorgeD@nowhere.nohow> > wrote: >> >>I got my drives at Micro Center. Sometimes the retail stores have >>sales. What with the store rebate and the mail in rebate make them the >>cheapest. > > MC has been having some really killer deals the last year or so Im > jealous cause shipping kills the deal for me. They and FRYs combined > with Staples , compusa and sometimes even best buy are still offering > great deals recently after depot and max went down the tubes , deals > wise. > > > look for the NEC. My dad uses Nero and raves about it. And, b/c he's on dial up and their upgrades tend to be huge, I've burned the upgrades for him, lol. So, seems to me that would be the way to go. And, thanks for giving me comfort in knowing that I'm not going to wreck my CD burner by playing games on it everyday. One replacement is about all I can afford at the present time, not to mention I'd go into withdrawal if I don't have access to my game play, lol. You guys are great. I knew I came to the right place for help. Diane You said your computer was out of warranty. Did you buy it with a credit
card less than two years ago by any chance? I had the motherboard fail on one of my HP Pavilions about 18 months after I purchased it. I was very upset until I remembered that most VISA or Master Cards offer buyer insurance. Sure enough, VISA paid $350 to get it fixed!!! Show quoteHide quote "Diane" <kirchba***@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message news:Xns962963A04DB8kirchbabe1sbcglobaln@64.164.98.6... > "J***@Smith.com" <xxxxs***@newscene.com> wrote in > news:4b7l415rnegcvond3fnjqev2713ag1p8pm@4ax.com: > >> On Wed, 30 Mar 2005 12:18:47 GMT, GeorgeD <GeorgeD@nowhere.nohow> >> wrote: >>> >>>I got my drives at Micro Center. Sometimes the retail stores have >>>sales. What with the store rebate and the mail in rebate make them > the >>>cheapest. >> >> MC has been having some really killer deals the last year or so Im >> jealous cause shipping kills the deal for me. They and FRYs combined >> with Staples , compusa and sometimes even best buy are still offering >> great deals recently after depot and max went down the tubes , deals >> wise. >> >> >> > > Many thanks for all the wonderful replies. I'll take your advice and > look for the NEC. My dad uses Nero and raves about it. And, b/c he's > on dial up and their upgrades tend to be huge, I've burned the upgrades > for him, lol. So, seems to me that would be the way to go. And, thanks > for giving me comfort in knowing that I'm not going to wreck my CD > burner by playing games on it everyday. One replacement is about all I > can afford at the present time, not to mention I'd go into withdrawal if > I don't have access to my game play, lol. > > You guys are great. I knew I came to the right place for help. > > Diane Hp Pavillions, like all branded computers, use a proprietary design CD/DVD
that has plastic externals that specifically match their case. You can only purchase one of these from HP itself. General OEM units from a computer store will not fit. Also HP charges an arm and a leg for replacement parts, knowing you HAVE to buy it from them. That's why I never buy branded computers and their proprietary parts. -- Show quoteHide quoteDaveW "Diane" <kirchba***@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message news:Xns9628ED27F3968kirchbabe1sbcglobaln@64.164.98.29... > I'm not very computer literate, so please bear with me. Recently my > CD/DVD Rom broke. I have an HP Pavilion. It's no longer under > warranty, so that's not an option. > > What I need to know is this. Do they make replacements for this piece > of hardware and if so, where would I find my best price? If not, what > should I be looking for. > > Primarily, I play computer games which require the use of a disk so I > think I need the CD component. Since my CD/DVD broke, I've been using > my CD-RW for the games, but I'm worried that this might cause a problem > for the CD-RW so I need to get the CD/DVD Rom replaced ASAP. > > Could someone please tell me what I'm supposed to be looking for? I've > read so much material, but mostly what I've found talks about DVD > writers, and although I would love to have something like that, most > important is that I have the capability of playing my games. I just > need the DVD for movies. > > TIA > Diane "DaveW" <n***@zero.org> wrote in message Not so. I replaced a crap CD/RW in my HP Pavilion 742n with a Memorex news:JNydnRZph_HEodbfRVn-3g@comcast.com... > Hp Pavillions, like all branded computers, use a proprietary design CD/DVD > that has plastic externals that specifically match their case. You can > only purchase one of these from HP itself. General OEM units from a > computer store will not fit. Also HP charges an arm and a leg for > replacement parts, knowing you HAVE to buy it from them. CD/RW. It works great. There was one brand at Circuit City where I bought it that had two buttons on the front, making the eject button in the wrong place but I could tell that by looking at the picture on the box. Just check the front of the drive to make sure that it only has one eject button on the front and not two. Show quoteHide quote > That's why I never buy branded computers and their proprietary parts. > > -- > DaveW > > > > "Diane" <kirchba***@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message > news:Xns9628ED27F3968kirchbabe1sbcglobaln@64.164.98.29... >> I'm not very computer literate, so please bear with me. Recently my >> CD/DVD Rom broke. I have an HP Pavilion. It's no longer under >> warranty, so that's not an option. >> >> What I need to know is this. Do they make replacements for this piece >> of hardware and if so, where would I find my best price? If not, what >> should I be looking for. >> >> Primarily, I play computer games which require the use of a disk so I >> think I need the CD component. Since my CD/DVD broke, I've been using >> my CD-RW for the games, but I'm worried that this might cause a problem >> for the CD-RW so I need to get the CD/DVD Rom replaced ASAP. >> >> Could someone please tell me what I'm supposed to be looking for? I've >> read so much material, but mostly what I've found talks about DVD >> writers, and although I would love to have something like that, most >> important is that I have the capability of playing my games. I just >> need the DVD for movies. >> >> TIA >> Diane > >
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"William Tucker" <rekc***@htomail.com> wrote in Well, I'm looking at this one, and from the picture I can't see where the news:LsL2e.517$MR1.71@fe04.lga: > > "DaveW" <n***@zero.org> wrote in message > news:JNydnRZph_HEodbfRVn-3g@comcast.com... >> Hp Pavillions, like all branded computers, use a proprietary design >> CD/DVD that has plastic externals that specifically match their case. >> You can only purchase one of these from HP itself. General OEM >> units from a computer store will not fit. Also HP charges an arm and >> a leg for replacement parts, knowing you HAVE to buy it from them. > > Not so. I replaced a crap CD/RW in my HP Pavilion 742n with a Memorex > CD/RW. It works great. There was one brand at Circuit City where I > bought it that had two buttons on the front, making the eject button > in the wrong place but I could tell that by looking at the picture on > the box. Just check the front of the drive to make sure that it only > has one eject button on the front and not two. > >> That's why I never buy branded computers and their proprietary parts. >> >> -- >> DaveW >> >> >> >> "Diane" <kirchba***@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message >> news:Xns9628ED27F3968kirchbabe1sbcglobaln@64.164.98.29... >>> I'm not very computer literate, so please bear with me. Recently my >>> CD/DVD Rom broke. I have an HP Pavilion. It's no longer under >>> warranty, so that's not an option. >>> >>> What I need to know is this. Do they make replacements for this >>> piece of hardware and if so, where would I find my best price? If >>> not, what should I be looking for. >>> >>> Primarily, I play computer games which require the use of a disk so >>> I think I need the CD component. Since my CD/DVD broke, I've been >>> using my CD-RW for the games, but I'm worried that this might cause >>> a problem for the CD-RW so I need to get the CD/DVD Rom replaced >>> ASAP. >>> >>> Could someone please tell me what I'm supposed to be looking for? >>> I've read so much material, but mostly what I've found talks about >>> DVD writers, and although I would love to have something like that, >>> most important is that I have the capability of playing my games. I >>> just need the DVD for movies. >>> >>> TIA >>> Diane >> >> > > > button is, but this is the one I think was suggested as the best even though it comes with Roxio. I probably will install Nero anyway. So, is this one gonna work OK for me? NEC 16X Double Layer DVD±RW Drive, Black w/ Software, Model ND-3520A, OEM $61.49 Model#: ND-3520A BLACK Item#: N82E16827152038 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=27-152-038&depa=0 Diane That should fit fine since there is only one button.
Show quoteHide quote "Diane" <kirchba***@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message news:Xns9629E6F32478Ckirchbabe1sbcglobaln@64.164.98.6... > "William Tucker" <rekc***@htomail.com> wrote in > news:LsL2e.517$MR1.71@fe04.lga: > >> >> "DaveW" <n***@zero.org> wrote in message >> news:JNydnRZph_HEodbfRVn-3g@comcast.com... >>> Hp Pavillions, like all branded computers, use a proprietary design >>> CD/DVD that has plastic externals that specifically match their case. >>> You can only purchase one of these from HP itself. General OEM >>> units from a computer store will not fit. Also HP charges an arm and >>> a leg for replacement parts, knowing you HAVE to buy it from them. >> >> Not so. I replaced a crap CD/RW in my HP Pavilion 742n with a Memorex >> CD/RW. It works great. There was one brand at Circuit City where I >> bought it that had two buttons on the front, making the eject button >> in the wrong place but I could tell that by looking at the picture on >> the box. Just check the front of the drive to make sure that it only >> has one eject button on the front and not two. >> >>> That's why I never buy branded computers and their proprietary parts. >>> >>> -- >>> DaveW >>> >>> >>> >>> "Diane" <kirchba***@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message >>> news:Xns9628ED27F3968kirchbabe1sbcglobaln@64.164.98.29... >>>> I'm not very computer literate, so please bear with me. Recently my >>>> CD/DVD Rom broke. I have an HP Pavilion. It's no longer under >>>> warranty, so that's not an option. >>>> >>>> What I need to know is this. Do they make replacements for this >>>> piece of hardware and if so, where would I find my best price? If >>>> not, what should I be looking for. >>>> >>>> Primarily, I play computer games which require the use of a disk so >>>> I think I need the CD component. Since my CD/DVD broke, I've been >>>> using my CD-RW for the games, but I'm worried that this might cause >>>> a problem for the CD-RW so I need to get the CD/DVD Rom replaced >>>> ASAP. >>>> >>>> Could someone please tell me what I'm supposed to be looking for? >>>> I've read so much material, but mostly what I've found talks about >>>> DVD writers, and although I would love to have something like that, >>>> most important is that I have the capability of playing my games. I >>>> just need the DVD for movies. >>>> >>>> TIA >>>> Diane >>> >>> >> >> >> > > Well, I'm looking at this one, and from the picture I can't see where the > button is, but this is the one I think was suggested as the best even > though it comes with Roxio. I probably will install Nero anyway. So, is > this one gonna work OK for me? > > NEC 16X Double Layer DVD±RW Drive, Black w/ Software, Model ND-3520A, OEM > > > $61.49 > > Model#: ND-3520A BLACK > Item#: N82E16827152038 > > http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=27-152-038&depa=0 > > Diane "DaveW" <n***@zero.org> wrote in OMG. So, you're saying that the NEC won't fit my computer? I'm ready to news:JNydnRZph_HEodbfRVn-3g@comcast.com: > Hp Pavillions, like all branded computers, use a proprietary design > CD/DVD that has plastic externals that specifically match their case. > You can only purchase one of these from HP itself. General OEM units > from a computer store will not fit. Also HP charges an arm and a leg > for replacement parts, knowing you HAVE to buy it from them. > That's why I never buy branded computers and their proprietary parts. > place the order. Diane Diane wrote:
Show quoteHide quote > "DaveW" <n***@zero.org> wrote in If you can take a picture of your computer, a close-up of the cdrom to > news:JNydnRZph_HEodbfRVn-3g@comcast.com: > > >>Hp Pavillions, like all branded computers, use a proprietary design >>CD/DVD that has plastic externals that specifically match their case. >>You can only purchase one of these from HP itself. General OEM units >>from a computer store will not fit. Also HP charges an arm and a leg >>for replacement parts, knowing you HAVE to buy it from them. >>That's why I never buy branded computers and their proprietary parts. >> > > > OMG. So, you're saying that the NEC won't fit my computer? I'm ready to > place the order. be replaced would be good, that might help. Or, if you can tell us the model number, we might be able to find a picture somewhere on-line. Grinder <grinder@no.spam.maam.net> wrote in
news:PeN2e.3725$kT5.2319@attbi_s21: Show quoteHide quote > Diane wrote: My computer is HP Pavilion model number a210n. thanks Grinder.>> "DaveW" <n***@zero.org> wrote in >> news:JNydnRZph_HEodbfRVn-3g@comcast.com: >> >> >>>Hp Pavillions, like all branded computers, use a proprietary design >>>CD/DVD that has plastic externals that specifically match their case. >>>You can only purchase one of these from HP itself. General OEM units >>>from a computer store will not fit. Also HP charges an arm and a leg >>>for replacement parts, knowing you HAVE to buy it from them. >>>That's why I never buy branded computers and their proprietary parts. >>> >> >> >> OMG. So, you're saying that the NEC won't fit my computer? I'm >> ready to place the order. > > If you can take a picture of your computer, a close-up of the cdrom to > be replaced would be good, that might help. Or, if you can tell us > the model number, we might be able to find a picture somewhere > on-line. > Diane On Thu, 31 Mar 2005 07:17:36 GMT, Diane <kirchba***@sbcglobal.net>
wrote: Show quoteHide quote >Grinder <grinder@no.spam.maam.net> wrote in I personally dont like branded PCs because of that too but generally>news:PeN2e.3725$kT5.2319@attbi_s21: > >> Diane wrote: >>> "DaveW" <n***@zero.org> wrote in >>> news:JNydnRZph_HEodbfRVn-3g@comcast.com: >>> >>> >>>>Hp Pavillions, like all branded computers, use a proprietary design >>>>CD/DVD that has plastic externals that specifically match their case. >>>>You can only purchase one of these from HP itself. General OEM units >>>>from a computer store will not fit. Also HP charges an arm and a leg >>>>for replacement parts, knowing you HAVE to buy it from them. >>>>That's why I never buy branded computers and their proprietary parts. >>>> >>> >>> >>> OMG. So, you're saying that the NEC won't fit my computer? I'm >>> ready to place the order. >> >> If you can take a picture of your computer, a close-up of the cdrom to >> be replaced would be good, that might help. Or, if you can tell us >> the model number, we might be able to find a picture somewhere >> on-line. >> > >My computer is HP Pavilion model number a210n. thanks Grinder. > >Diane its pretty rare that a CDRW/DVD burner wont fit. Ive replaced them in some emachines and some old packard bells and other brands and the mounts were all standard. The only problems Ive had was one the newer emachines they have the drives cosmetics /faceplate custom made --- its silver and sticks out and inch more and its not flat really curved in front. The problem was when I put a standard flat face plate in the emachines it looked really weird cause it wasnt silver and it was flat while the drive and front panel above and below were curved and stuck out farther. When I later used the emachines drives in an Antec case the drives fit but the front stuck out so far that the door on the case wouldnt close. It worked but once again looked slightly weird. The front of your PC looks relatively flat as long as the side mounts are standard it should work. Anything is possible though. With the really small micro cases with built in video -- sometimes they think of some ingenious ways to squish components into such a small space and do have some really proprietary parts that help them save space. Diane wrote:
Show quoteHide quote > Grinder <grinder@no.spam.maam.net> wrote in Does it look like the image below?> news:PeN2e.3725$kT5.2319@attbi_s21: > > >>Diane wrote: >> >>>"DaveW" <n***@zero.org> wrote in >>>news:JNydnRZph_HEodbfRVn-3g@comcast.com: >>> >>> >>> >>>>Hp Pavillions, like all branded computers, use a proprietary design >>>>CD/DVD that has plastic externals that specifically match their case. >>>>You can only purchase one of these from HP itself. General OEM units >>> >>>>from a computer store will not fit. Also HP charges an arm and a leg >>> >>>>for replacement parts, knowing you HAVE to buy it from them. >>>>That's why I never buy branded computers and their proprietary parts. >>>> >>> >>> >>>OMG. So, you're saying that the NEC won't fit my computer? I'm >>>ready to place the order. >> >>If you can take a picture of your computer, a close-up of the cdrom to >>be replaced would be good, that might help. Or, if you can tell us >>the model number, we might be able to find a picture somewhere >>on-line. >> > > > My computer is HP Pavilion model number a210n. thanks Grinder. http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0000A277A.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg Grinder <grinder@no.spam.maam.net> wrote in news:IyW2e.125643$Ze3.108409
@attbi_s51: Yes, exactly. Diane wrote:
Show quoteHide quote > Grinder <grinder@no.spam.maam.net> wrote in I spoke to HP (or haytch-pee, as the tech called it) technical support, > news:PeN2e.3725$kT5.2319@attbi_s21: > > >>Diane wrote: >> >>>"DaveW" <n***@zero.org> wrote in >>>news:JNydnRZph_HEodbfRVn-3g@comcast.com: >>> >>> >>> >>>>Hp Pavillions, like all branded computers, use a proprietary design >>>>CD/DVD that has plastic externals that specifically match their case. >>>>You can only purchase one of these from HP itself. General OEM units >>> >>>>from a computer store will not fit. Also HP charges an arm and a leg >>> >>>>for replacement parts, knowing you HAVE to buy it from them. >>>>That's why I never buy branded computers and their proprietary parts. >>>> >>> >>> >>>OMG. So, you're saying that the NEC won't fit my computer? I'm >>>ready to place the order. >> >>If you can take a picture of your computer, a close-up of the cdrom to >>be replaced would be good, that might help. Or, if you can tell us >>the model number, we might be able to find a picture somewhere >>on-line. >> > > > My computer is HP Pavilion model number a210n. thanks Grinder. but did not get much information. I wanted to know if a "standard" drive would fit into that bay, or would the case-mounted eject button cause a problem. I got three answers, all from the same tech: 1) Yes, you can use standard hardware, that's not a problem. 2) No, it will not mechanically fit. 3) You must use only HP replacement parts because we can't warranty third party parts. (When it was pointed out that they currently don't warranty your PC anynow, the tech thought that meant the call was over.) I guess I should be grateful that I even got that far without a serial number. I also spoke to newegg about the situation. If you purchase a drive, and it does not fit, they will be happy to have you return it. Happy because you will be paying the return shipping and a 15% restocking fee. (That sounds derisive, but I don't really fault them for their policy.) My neighbor just might have a Pavilion with a case like yours, so I'll wander over there and make a pest of myself. Report to follow. > My neighbor just might have a Pavilion with a case like yours, so I'll They do, and I will, but not for about 5-6 hours. Hope you can hold on...> wander over there and make a pest of myself. Report to follow. Grinder <grinder@no.spam.maam.net> wrote in
news:mDX2e.4585$kT5.3311@attbi_s21: >> My neighbor just might have a Pavilion with a case like yours, so Grinder:>> I'll wander over there and make a pest of myself. Report to follow. > > They do, and I will, but not for about 5-6 hours. Hope you can hold > on... > > Not a problem. Thanks so much for your help. You're really going out of your way to help me and I appreciate it so much. I'll look for your post this evening. Diane Ok, I've been able to take a look at an HP a300n, which looks like the
picture of the a210n we agreed upon earlier. There is a front facia with a case-mounted eject button and door. The eject button is attached to a flexible lever that runs width of the drive's face, just below the disc tray. When the button is pressed it mashes down on the drive, triggering the eject button. There is a small bit of adhesive foam attached to the lever at the point of the eject button that make sure to apply enough pressure to the button. That button is slightly smaller and slight more to the left than the NEC drive you've been looking at. I don't think that will be a problem, but if it is, it can be remedied with and additional bit of foam. There should be no problem in the disc tray clearing the opening of the bay. There is a door in the facia that flips down, but it is quite large. You probably already knew that part. The length of the drive should also not be a problem. I took a drive that was 206 mm in length with me. Even though it was quite a bit longer than the drive that was already installed, it fit in the bay well enough. I cannot find the dimensions for the ND-3520A, but I know that my ND-3500A is significantly shorter than the aforementioned biggun'. There is no guarantee, of course, that the available space in your computer will match the one I've been looking at, but I'm not worried If you can find a package that includes Nero instead of Easy CD creator, I would recommend it within budgetary limits. Nero rocks. When you get your hardware, assuming that you're going to take the plunge, write back if you need installation instructions. It's not very difficult to do, but you might want some assistance in blowing up your computer (kidding.) Grinder <grinder@no.spam.maam.net> wrote in
news:pH23e.16345$NW5.11655@attbi_s02: Show quoteHide quote > Ok, I've been able to take a look at an HP a300n, which looks like the Grinder, you're a wonderful person. Thank you so much for putting this > picture of the a210n we agreed upon earlier. > > There is a front facia with a case-mounted eject button and door. The > eject button is attached to a flexible lever that runs width of the > drive's face, just below the disc tray. When the button is pressed it > mashes down on the drive, triggering the eject button. > > There is a small bit of adhesive foam attached to the lever at the > point of the eject button that make sure to apply enough pressure to > the button. That button is slightly smaller and slight more to the > left than the NEC drive you've been looking at. I don't think that > will be a problem, but if it is, it can be remedied with and > additional bit of foam. > > There should be no problem in the disc tray clearing the opening of > the bay. There is a door in the facia that flips down, but it is > quite large. You probably already knew that part. > > The length of the drive should also not be a problem. I took a drive > that was 206 mm in length with me. Even though it was quite a bit > longer than the drive that was already installed, it fit in the bay > well enough. I cannot find the dimensions for the ND-3520A, but I > know that my ND-3500A is significantly shorter than the aforementioned > biggun'. There is no guarantee, of course, that the available space in > your computer will match the one I've been looking at, but I'm not > worried > > If you can find a package that includes Nero instead of Easy CD > creator, I would recommend it within budgetary limits. Nero rocks. > > When you get your hardware, assuming that you're going to take the > plunge, write back if you need installation instructions. It's not > very difficult to do, but you might want some assistance in blowing up > your computer (kidding.) > all in perspective for me. I'm ordering the drive as we speak, and as for the installation, if I have problems, I'll contact you again through the NG as you suggested. I can't thank you enough for taking your personal time and checking this all out for me. Speaking of blowing up the computer, lol, there actually WAS a time when I thought that I COULD blow it up. But that was ages ago and several computers ago. I should have the drive by mid to end of next week and I'll let you know how it all goes when I get it installed. As for Nero, I think I can get my hands on a disk. My dad uses Nero and I've been burning the upgrades for him b/c they're HUGE and his dial-up takes days as opposed to my DSL which takes only a matter of minutes. So, if I can't find a drive with Nero, I don't think it's a problem. I'll be back to you soon. Many, many thanks. Diane |
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