Dimension of DVD/CD used in Compaq Presario C700

[MrStark]

Hi,

Please advice what are dimension for DVD/CD rom used in Compaq c700 series. I am looking to replace it with Caddy. Any better suggestions?

Thanks

[visruth · Accepted solution]

Hi,


Go through Page 2 in your Service Manual:
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01301275


2.5inch , 12.7mm thick tray load.

You need this:
http://www.newmodeus.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=226


Regards

Visruth

[MrStark]

Hi thanks for mentioning the dimensions of optical drive, i checked the manual before posting it here it was not there,  not in page 2 of index and its broader details. Manual needs update about others things like latest max software and hardware support.  Anyways, these dimensions are helpful after comparing with readings of my own.

Also the product which you mentioned with link is SATA-to-PATA, i plan to use SATA-III HDD with this Caddy. If can advise about the interface which is used by optical drive to connect to SATA or PATA so i may choose the right product. Optical drive interface is also not mensioned in manual.

And in last if you can mention after answering this for other readers if these dimensions and interface is same for all C700 series machines and other machines.

Greatful. Thanks

[visruth]

Hi


Optical drive interface is Parallel ATA (PATA) - it's mentioned in the manual (page 2)

The caddy given above works with any 2.5inch SATA hard drives (SATA I, II, III) up to 12.7mm in height.

Interface at the back of the caddy is PATA/IDE, which connects with the optical drive connector.

According to the manual the interface is for Compaq Presario C700 models and the compatible models for the caddy is given in the page posted above.


Regards

Visruth

[MrStark]

Okay found it.  Awesome thanks for help.

Cheers

[visruth]

You're very welcome 🙂

Glad to be of any help!