Find a suitable replacement for your laptop DVD drive.

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Athame_
Senior Member

734

03-18-2016, 11:32 AM

Hey everyone, should've checked first before purchasing. My HP envy laptop had a DVD drive that stopped working—it was from 2013. The only cheapest one I saw on eBay was a 2012 model, and most of the other listings looked pretty similar. So, are there any real concerns about compatibility? For around $8 I thought it was a good deal, but it might feel heavy if it doesn’t work. Still, I could probably use a USB to SATA adapter if it’s functional, right? Version I bought:

Athame_

03-18-2016, 11:32 AM #1

ThePuffie
Junior Member

03-18-2016, 05:18 PM

As long as it fits physically, there shouldn't be any problems. The matching model number increases the chances. It will definitely use a standard SATA connection and built-in drivers, making software compatibility unnecessary.

ThePuffie

03-18-2016, 05:18 PM #2

millfrigger
Junior Member

03-18-2016, 06:05 PM

Appreciate HP simplifying the drive swapping feature.

millfrigger

03-18-2016, 06:05 PM #3

Appreciate HP simplifying the drive swapping feature.

PsychoPugx
Member

210

03-20-2016, 02:28 AM

HP's repairability has kept me loyal for a long time. The close spacing of threads and screws, along with the availability of replacement parts and part numbers, makes it easy to fix things.

PsychoPugx

03-20-2016, 02:28 AM #4

HP's repairability has kept me loyal for a long time. The close spacing of threads and screws, along with the availability of replacement parts and part numbers, makes it easy to fix things.