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    Optical Drive for MS-1722

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by whitebud, Jan 28, 2009.

  1. whitebud

    whitebud Newbie

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    I just bought the bare bones version of the MS1722. They recommend the DVD Super-Multi Drive Part#: 957-1722E-001 or Blu-Ray Drive Part#: 957-1722E-002. Can't seem to find any of these.

    Can I use and slim line dvd drive as long as it supports 12.7mm size/height optical drive. Like maybe a sony or NEC brand.

    Any help would be great.
     
    whitebud, Jan 28, 2009
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  2. Micaiah

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    Yes, as long as the dimensions and interface type matches (SATA).
     
    Micaiah, Jan 28, 2009
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  3. RePaRaQu

    RePaRaQu One name. One legend.

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    sony-optiarc AD-7560S / AD-7590S, these will work fine.
     
    RePaRaQu, Jan 29, 2009
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  4. electrosoft

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    The only thing is the bezel may not be aligned or, well, ugly.....

    If that isn't a concern, you're good.
     
    electrosoft, Jan 29, 2009
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  5. RePaRaQu

    RePaRaQu One name. One legend.

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    No issue, perfect fit.
     
    RePaRaQu, Jan 29, 2009
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  6. electrosoft

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    The drive itself will fit, but the actual plastic in the front that is meant to be ergonomically and aesthetically pleasing with the unit itself will not be as such.

    It's like have a slightly off, mis-colored bumper on a car. Gets the job done, but can stand out.

    The 7560S has a squared off Bezel (similar to the 1651) as does the 7590S.

    If looks aren't a concern, here you go:

    http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10008934&prodlist=froogle

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...Drives)-_-Sony+Optiarc+America+Inc-_-27118017

    $49.99 at both places.
     
    electrosoft, Jan 29, 2009
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  7. RePaRaQu

    RePaRaQu One name. One legend.

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    No No the plastic cover will fit on the ODD, just remove the default/standaard plastic and place the part which is delivered with the barebone.
    it's not slightly off, if wil fit perfect.
     
    RePaRaQu, Jan 29, 2009
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  8. electrosoft

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    There was no part delivered with the barebones. If the Bezel was actually included, the drive issue would be an easy fix both aesthestically and ergonomically speaking. :)

    Maybe some of them include the bezel, but I know mine didn't. But I actually put a real MS-1722 Multidrive in mine so it was a moot point.
     
    electrosoft, Jan 29, 2009
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  9. electrosoft

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    electrosoft, Jan 29, 2009
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  10. RePaRaQu

    RePaRaQu One name. One legend.

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    Part NR: S7D-2280001-SI4
    ODD MOUDLE
    SATA,12.7mm,SUPER MULTI
    SONY NEC OPTIARC/
    BC-5500S-01

    Part NR: ODD BEZLE ASSY
    307-722F112-Y31
     
    RePaRaQu, Jan 30, 2009
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  11. Dioxide

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    The bezel doesnt come with the barebone?

    The odd's for the barebone are all sold out, is it possible to install another odd with the same bezel ?
     
    Dioxide, Jan 31, 2009
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  12. electrosoft

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    The Bezel's are really custom to the design and curve of the 1722's. I mean, you could dremel one down to fit in the sense of complete open and closure, but perfect? Hmmm.

    Only strike on the Barebones is the lack of a faceplate. I see lead times are pushed back again.
     
    electrosoft, Feb 1, 2009
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  13. DramaFoYoMama

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    RePaRaQu, where would one get the bezel? A google research only returned this thread.
     
    DramaFoYoMama, Feb 2, 2009
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  14. electrosoft

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    Yeah, the bezel is custom made for MSI (according to them). Same goes for their other bezels. So while it has an assembly part for tracking, it comes only with the drive kits.

    Hopefully, someone will prove the reps wrong. :)
     
    electrosoft, Feb 2, 2009
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  15. RePaRaQu

    RePaRaQu One name. One legend.

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    Well where to order isn't hard, I order them directly trough MSI Europe.
    Whe order the barebone with the multi drive and the ODD bezel, but I order extra just for spare.
    No issue in Europe.
     
    RePaRaQu, Feb 2, 2009
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  16. electrosoft

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    Unless you're willing to sell us some Bezels, this doesn't help us man. :)
     
    electrosoft, Feb 2, 2009
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  17. RePaRaQu

    RePaRaQu One name. One legend.

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    Good point, well go to the website and order them trough sales.
    Or i might just check if i can sell them, but the amount must cover the transport costs? are you sure
     
    RePaRaQu, Feb 3, 2009
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  18. whitebud

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    I got my Bare Bone from ebay today and it came with a Bezel.
     
    whitebud, Feb 3, 2009
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  19. robm@rkcomputer.net

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    USA models:

    the wuxga ships with a bezel

    the wsxga does not
     
    [email protected], Feb 3, 2009
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  20. RePaRaQu

    RePaRaQu One name. One legend.

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    @RobM:
    Correct all Europe Barebone Models are delivered with the Super Multi Drive ODD and bezel. (WSXGA & WSXGA+) all are now with 9 cell battery and with latest BIOS 1.0R / EC 4.29.
     
    RePaRaQu, Feb 4, 2009
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  21. ThunderDuck

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    I certainly hope so. Received my 1722 today from an American Ebay reseller and the bezel was included... I thought i was getting the wsxga version, so wuxga would be a nice bonus. Battery is BTY-M67 5200mah which I assume is the six cell unit? Haven't been able to check bios version yet.

    Edit: Just found the 937-172226-003 wuxga no glare serial # on the box ... bonus!
     
    ThunderDuck, Feb 4, 2009
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  22. electrosoft

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    I have two more coming in from two different sources, so this should be interesting indeed. :)
     
    electrosoft, Feb 4, 2009
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  23. MNMinstrel

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    If that's true that's awesome. :cool: The one I bought said in the auction description that it did come with the bezel. Still waiting for it to show up.
     
    MNMinstrel, Feb 4, 2009
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  24. ThunderDuck

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    Just fitted the Sony ad7590s multi drive ... a perfect fit to drive bay and bezel. :)
     
    ThunderDuck, Feb 6, 2009
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  25. electrosoft

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    Well, yeah, your barebones came with a bezel. :)
     
    electrosoft, Feb 6, 2009
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  26. MNMinstrel

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    Finally recieved mine today. No bezel, part number indicates is the WSXGA+. . :mad: Of course the bezel's not really a big deal since I'm probably not going to bother putting an optical drive in anyways. Just need the processor to show up and I can fire everything up.
     
    MNMinstrel, Feb 6, 2009
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  27. UltimateUber

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    The officially supported msi drive is in stock at ProVantage for $48+$5 shipping.
    HERE

    I'm trying to find a cheaper drive though. If there are any other compatible dvd drives, please post them here.
     
    UltimateUber, Feb 15, 2009
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  28. oddeyeball

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    UltimateUber, I don't know if it's in stock per se. I ordered that driver from them about a wek and a half ago. I haven't heard anything yet and my order is still marked in process waiting for distributer. Long lead times, lol.
     
    oddeyeball, Feb 15, 2009
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  29. UltimateUber

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    Thanks oddeyeball. BTW, if I choose to not have an internal dvd drive at all, is there a battery or hard drive that will fit in that slot?
     
    UltimateUber, Feb 15, 2009
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  30. oddeyeball

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    I don't know what could fit in there if it isn't an optical drive. Could try seeing if a second hard drive will work but mounting it is going to have to be a hack job. I'll check it out when I get home.
     
    oddeyeball, Feb 16, 2009
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  31. Dethray

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    Bump...Any updates on the availability of these drives? Been everywhere looking around and still nothing.. :)
     
    Dethray, Feb 20, 2009
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  32. flattius_maximus

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    You wont hear from them..I ordered one a month ago and last week I had enough of the waiting.

    I emailed their service dept. and they go back to me two days later and said that they couldnt locate a drive and cancelled the order!


    Good luck....but I dont think that I will order from Provantage ever again.

    It just rubs me wrong when someone advertises something as "IN Stock" and it is most certainly NOT!
     
    flattius_maximus, Feb 20, 2009
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  33. Dethray

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    Bleh, sorry to hear that...wonder if MSI USA could offer any help in getting at least a bezel so I can get a sony drive.
     
    Dethray, Feb 20, 2009
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  34. flattius_maximus

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    I would sincerely doubt it...but no harm in a phone call right?
     
    flattius_maximus, Feb 20, 2009
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  35. UltimateUber

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    Does the sony crx890s fit? I don't necessarily need a dvd burner, I just want something that fits properly.
     
    UltimateUber, Feb 20, 2009
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  36. MNMinstrel

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    You can still use the sony drive without using an msi bezel, it just won't look as cool. :p
     
    MNMinstrel, Feb 20, 2009
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  37. oddeyeball

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    Luckily mine came with the bezel. I cancelled my order as well and just got the Sony multi-drive. Bezel fits perfectly and even the light lines up.
     
    oddeyeball, Feb 21, 2009
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  38. flattius_maximus

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    Mine came with the bezel as well, I ordered the Sony and it fits nicely. I tried to track down a bezel for you guys but everyone who claimed to have one in fact did not!
     
    flattius_maximus, Feb 21, 2009
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  39. telek

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    Can you sell me one? Please? I have been looking for this forever!
     
    telek, Feb 21, 2009
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  40. zfactor

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    you can use any sata drive with the bezel. and any without it it just doesnt look pretty it does not have to be the sony one
     
    zfactor, Feb 22, 2009
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  41. telek

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    Thanks zfactor, so there are no worrys about clearence? I mean aren't some bezels smaller then others?
     
    telek, Feb 22, 2009
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  42. oddeyeball

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    Most optical drives use a standard spec, so the bezel it comes with is usually going to be rectangular or fit to the drive height and width. It will still work without the custom bezel, but it just doesn't look as good. People are looking at the Sony ODD because of Newegg. Newegg has 3 Slim SATA DVD burners, two of them Sony and one Lite-on. All three will work. I like the slot loading Sony ODD but there isn't a custom bezel for the MS-1722 for it.
     
    oddeyeball, Feb 22, 2009
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  43. zfactor

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    imo best slim burner out there is the samsung right now. the sony/optiarc are okay but the sammy gives better burn resluts and why everyone limits themselves to new egg? i got my sammy from ewiz i believe
     
    zfactor, Feb 23, 2009
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  44. anybody99

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    anybody99, Feb 23, 2009
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  45. oddeyeball

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    As long as you buy an enclosure that it will fit in, it should work. The only external I have isn't one that can hold a DVD drive so I can't tell you for sure.
     
    oddeyeball, Feb 23, 2009
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  46. Hectik

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    So bottom line, I can purchase any SATA Notebook cd/dvd drive for the MS-1722. All I have to be aware of is that not all bezels will fit and look nice right?
     
    Hectik, Feb 25, 2009
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  47. Jernkar

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    That is the bottom line, they will work, but not be pretty.
     
    Jernkar, Feb 26, 2009
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  48. Hectik

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    sounds good =)
     
    Hectik, Feb 26, 2009
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    i have sheets of thin textured plastic here i use for custom dash kits in cars and molding dash pieces together etc (i used to own a custom car audio shop and we did all custom fab work).. im going to trim a piece down and heat it and mold it to the best shape i can a little duraglass later and a bit of matte sem paint ill have a bezel.. then 2 dabs of ca glue to hols it to the new drive good as new..
     
    zfactor, Feb 26, 2009
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  50. NIVO

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    question goes to anyone who bought a sony optiarc 7590 to use in the 1722: when you bought your sony drive did you get sent a mounting bracket, and if so do we require it in order to mount the drive? Reason I ask is that i didnt get one with my bulk order drive.
     
    NIVO, Feb 26, 2009
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