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‎03-31-2022 10:48 AM

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Product: HP Compaq dc7900 Small Form Factor PC (ENERGY STAR)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit)

I  prepairing to replace optical drive in my computer HP Compaq dc7900 Small Form Factor. What happens when I replace the drive?

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‎03-31-2022 11:04 AM - edited ‎03-31-2022 11:05 AM

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@Stanka1,

 

The "stock" (original) replacement part number for your optical drive is HP 419496-001 ("16X/48X DVD-ROM SATA optical drive - With front Black bezel").  You can get these units very cheap via eBay, for example.  Here's one of many available purchase options: https://www.ebay.com/itm/293459067773?hash=item445386037d%3Ag%3AXf0AAOSwpBdeOJdy&LH_BIN=1.

 

Nothing will happen when it is a straight optical drive replacement.  Your PC will automatically recognize the unit, and if necessary, update the driver.

 

Kind Regards,

 

NonSequitur777


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‎03-31-2022 12:22 PM

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The existing drive is 16x LightScribe hp DVD A DH16ABLH.  The new drive is hp DVDROM SH-216.

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