Replace slot loading drive with a similar tray loading drive?

goodsammy

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Hello Gurus,
Is it possible to replace the slim internal sata slot loading dvd drive on my desktop with a slim internal sata tray loading dvd drive? My desktop's dvd drive is malfunctioning and I found somebody who is willing to sell a similar drive, but tray loading instead, for $20... which i believe is a good deal. is it just removing the old drive and put the new one in place? or do i need to consider more? my desktop is a lenovo all in one, ideacenter a600.
 
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with AIO PCs, you should be able to remove the back cover and then remove the drive. take it with you and compare the two! if they are the same size and connector then it will be fine. thats the best thing i can suggest!

phate1337

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with AIO PCs, you should be able to remove the back cover and then remove the drive. take it with you and compare the two! if they are the same size and connector then it will be fine. thats the best thing i can suggest!
 
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