Adding a DVD drive to HP 290 G3

[CME2112]

Hi, I am considering buying this type of desktop but it does not have a DVD drive.

The business version does, so It must be possible to add a DVD drive, but how?

Has anyone done this?

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

According to this sheet, this is the part number you need to add a DVD drive.

HP_1CA53AA_en_2.pdf (dcbgroup.com)

If you are not going to be using the DVD drive extensively, then you may want to consider purchasing a USB DVD RW drive.

[Prométhée]

hi

there is this one

https://www.technoworld.com/hp-290-g3-sff-123q7ea-abu-desktop

HP 290 G3 SFF 123Q7EA#ABU Core i5-10500 8GB 256GB SSD DVDRW Win 10 Pro

https://www.technoworld.com/hp-290-g3-sff-44g59es-abu-desktop

HP 290 G3 SFF 44G59ES#ABU Core i5-10500 8GB 256GB SSD WIFI BT Win 10 Home

not sure if the price difference is worth it, but they are the same as first seen

[CME2112]

Thanks, I was aware of this but the "Pro" version does not have wi-fi.

Seems you get wi-fi OR a DVD but not both......

[Prométhée]

I have not looked at the details, indeed but there are several possibilities with these models, see if you can find better
Otherwise, for Wifi, a small usb dongle would do the trick, easier than adding a  dvd player.
The external DVD player is a good idea, but having already used this, I find it not very practical after all

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi, @CME2112 

Here's what you can do...

If you want the PC that doesn't have a DVD drive, here is the part number from HP...

The part number for the drive product number can be found at the link below.

HP PartSurfer

As you can see, the drive comes from HP without a bezel.

I entered the part number on eBay UK, and you can get used but tested and working units with the bezel for a reasonable price.

917122-001 | eBay

HP has the service manual for the 280 G4 SFF on your PC's support page, so my assumption is that manual would also work for your PC.

Maintenance and Service Guide HP 280 G4 Small Form Factor Business PC

[CME2112]

Hi Paul,

Thank you for your help very useful.

I have found the 290 G3 maintenance and service guide.

Just need to buy the PC now!

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.