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    Replacing optical drive in GT683 with bluray?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by netarc, Nov 23, 2011.

  1. netarc

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    How involved would it be to replace the ODD in a GT683DXR with a bluray version? e.g., I was considering replacing the DVD-R in my laptop with something like the Sony Optiarc.

    Specifically, does the faschia of the oem ODD pop right off, and should it fit any standard notebook-type ODD?
     
    netarc, Nov 23, 2011
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    BTW, I was super annoyed that the laptop comes with a "void if removed" sticker over one of the bottom screw holes ... I had intended to replace my system's 2x 500GB Raid 0 HDs with a SSD, keeping one of the 500GB as data. Ridiculous that doing so would 'void' the warranty.
     
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    bump, has anyone performed this upgrade?
     
    netarc, Nov 25, 2011
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    ^ Meh!
    Just need to un-screw one screw at bottom with odd marking, then just pull out the optical drive
    and Any standar odd will fit
     
    zentrad, Dec 11, 2011
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    I have, it worked.
     
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    Thanks ... did the faceplate from the MSI optical drive pop off and onto the new ODD?
     
    netarc, Dec 11, 2011
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    Yep it did.
     
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    yes it all fits nicely
     
    Flapo, Dec 11, 2011
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    WhatsThePoint, Dec 11, 2011
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