Replacement Drive

[funktheoryx]

Hi, i have had an accident with my DVD Drive on my pc. I want to order a new drive but want to make sure its the exact same one, where can i get one from?

pc is HP Pavilion Desktop PC 570-p0xx

[mdklassen]

Since it is a "desktop" computer, you can purchase almost any "desktop" CD/DVD reader/writer as a replacement, and save a few dollars, as compared to buying a "genuine HP" part.  It will fit, and the power/data connectors are 100% compatible.

[mdklassen]

How to replace: http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05106013

It seems to be a "slimline" device -- most-commonly found in laptop/notebook computers, rather than a "full-size" device (one inch tall, 3.5 inches wide faceplate).

[funktheoryx]

Ok thank you so what drive should i go for??

[mdklassen]

> what drive should i go for??

It depends on your needs.

How often will you actually use the drive?  Seems silly to spend "big bucks" for "occasional" use.

Do you have any BluRay titles that you wish you could play on your computer?  If so, then find a "combo" BluRay/DVD/CD drive.

Otherwise, there are no manufacturers of "junk" on the market.

Maybe, find a small "owner/operator" computer-store.

They may have an inexpensive "pre-owned" one, pulled from a dead laptop.

[funktheoryx]

To be honest i just want to buy like for like is what i meant. do you know what part is actually in the pc so i can buy the same one?