Replacing CD/DVD Drive for HP Pavilion a6519fh

[JohnnyO22]

Hello everyone

                  I have an HP Pavilion a6519fh desktop pc where as the CD/DVD Burner no longer works. I looked on the internet and found only 2 that still carry the replacement part (RX881-69001 HP CD/DVD burner) at 89.00 and the other 181.00! I don't think so. Does anyone know of a compatible CD/DVD burner I could replace it with but for less money then an original replacement would cost. I don't even need lightscribe. Thank you in advance : )

[banhien · Accepted solution]

Hi,

From its specs, it has

CD/DVD disc drive

SuperMulti 16X DVD(+/-)R/RW 12X RAM (+/-)R DL LightScribe SATA drive

Figure : Optical Drive

• Interface: SATA
• Data buffer memory: 2 MB
• Maximum storage capacity: 8.5 GB
• Must use Double-Layer media discs in order to take advantage of the DL technology
• Must use LightScribe-enabled media discs and supporting software in order to take advantage of the LightScribe technology

Source:   http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c01471500

Since you don't need LightScribe, there are many around such as:

    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/dvd-bluray-drives/internal-dvd-drives/pcmcat189600050010.c?id=pcmcat1896...

Regards.