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    GT70 780m series optical drive upgrade

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by apachehavok, Jul 24, 2013.

  1. apachehavok

    apachehavok Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey all

    Have the barebone MSI 780m based notebook. Want to upgrade the regular dvd drive in it to a blu ray.

    Is it just a standard one for laptops? Can I just remove the bezel on the side and put it on a new one or do I need something special?

    Thanks!
     
    apachehavok, Jul 24, 2013
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  2. Prostar Computer

    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    Nope nothing special or proprietary about the optical drive or the bay. Have the unit powered down, remove the current drive, slide the new Blu-ray drive in, and start it up. Windows should see new hardware and install the driver for it, then it's all ready to go. :)
     
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  3. apachehavok

    apachehavok Notebook Evangelist

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    Awesome! What about the drive faceplate? Can it be popped off and put on a new one?

    For instance, can it be swapped with this one?

    New HL CT30F 6X Blu Ray Combo 3D Player BD ROM DVD RW Slim SATA Drive for Laptop | eBay

    THANKS!!
     
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    Yes the faceplace is being held by 2 or 3 small holders that you need to pop off. The faceplace should/can be placed on the new drive as long as it has the slots. They are usually standard so it should work. As for the link provided, I don't know :)
     
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  5. apachehavok

    apachehavok Notebook Evangelist

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    Awesome thanks! Ill order and see if it works. If it does ill report back so people know they can get a blu ray upgrade for around 30 bucks!
     
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    Much appreciated! :thumbsup:
     
    Prostar Computer, Jul 25, 2013
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    MSI_Lover Notebook Consultant

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    Yes! Please let us know. I'm looking forward to this one :thumbsup: If the face place fits fine, I may just get one myself :D
     
    MSI_Lover, Jul 25, 2013
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  8. apachehavok

    apachehavok Notebook Evangelist

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    K ordered it. Now we play the waiting game. Should the buttons for eject line up as well you think?
     
    apachehavok, Jul 26, 2013
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    When I've swapped optical drives in the past everything has been standard... face plates swapped fine and everything lined up etc... you should be good to go if it's a standard drive!
     
    be77solo, Jul 28, 2013
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    OK RESULTS!!!!!!

    2 things

    1 - DOES IT WORK?? Yes it works. Blu ray drive working great. Playing the latest blu rays just fine! Face plate can be swapped and eject and everything works great! So, to upgrade to a blu ray drive for 30 bucks hit up the ebay link I posted above

    2 - WHATS THE ISSUE? - Good freaking luck getting the faceplate off the stock drive without breaking at least one tab. Good luck. I repaired it, but honestly I challenge ANYONE with this laptop to take the face plate off the drive without breaking at least one tab. The tabs are larger then the holes. Its impossible. Just rip it off, then glue the tabs back on.

    Other then that, enjoy your $30 blu ray drive upgrade!
     
    apachehavok, Jul 31, 2013
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