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    white thing holding dvd drive in?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by smokeydogsmokey, Jan 26, 2012.

  1. smokeydogsmokey

    smokeydogsmokey Notebook Consultant

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    hi guys whats it called it snapped when i tried to release it now i have no dvd drive installed :S not so much of a problem but ya know would be nice
     
    smokeydogsmokey, Jan 26, 2012
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Is it a ZIF connector?
     
    namaiki, Jan 26, 2012
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  3. smokeydogsmokey

    smokeydogsmokey Notebook Consultant

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    dont think so i only need the plastic bit thingy ahhh :S
     
    smokeydogsmokey, Jan 26, 2012
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    Are you talking about the small white clip to where the ribbon from the optical drive goes in, then to release/secure the ribbon?

    If so, if it just fell out from where it sits try using tweezers to carefully put it so its sits there a little bit snug so the ribbon stays.
     
    DC87, Jan 26, 2012
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  5. smokeydogsmokey

    smokeydogsmokey Notebook Consultant

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    yeh that thing but the leg has snapped
     
    smokeydogsmokey, Jan 26, 2012
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    If you mean physically has snapped off beyond repair then I'm not sure how to proceed from there...So have you tried putting the ribbon in and closing up the laptop and booting it and seeing if the drive shows up?
     
    DC87, Jan 26, 2012
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    nope it doesnt stay in with out the white bit the motherboard parts are fine its just the plastic part i need a new one of dnt really wanna glue it back together or ill end up with one sticky mobo after it melts lol
     
    smokeydogsmokey, Jan 26, 2012
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    Yeah agreed probably not the best idea to glue it. May be someone else will know if you can get one from basically any other laptop if size or w.e is different.
     
    DC87, Jan 26, 2012
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    oooook rang dell which was a mistake apprently the white plastic bit is part of the motherboard (its not) and they want £500 for a new board and for someone to come and fit one i do believe a better option is for them to come and suck my balls in all honesty
     
    smokeydogsmokey, Jan 30, 2012
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    Did you ever find a suitable replacement? I broke a leg off of mine, it still works and clips in but i wouldn't mind getting my hand on a spare if for any reason i need to take it out
     
    iMaster, Feb 1, 2012
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    nope not yet dell are useless and i still dont know whats its called luckily i have access to a few written off laptops at work so i may see if i can salvage one out of there if i come across 2 and im allowed em ill drop u a pm
     
    smokeydogsmokey, Feb 1, 2012
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    Can you snap a picture of what you're referring to? Are you still under warranty?
     
    heyitsvu, Feb 1, 2012
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