Looking for all the parts to add a compatible DVD Drive to the Acer Aspire E15 E5-574G-54Y2

So I love the Acer Aspire E15 E5-574G-54Y2 quite a bit (Part #: NX.G3HAA.001), and a lot of people have figured out and discussed how to replace the plastic optical drive blank insert with an HDD or SDD Caddy, BUT I haven't found a good discussion of how to find a compatible optical drive for this laptop.

To review, many fans of this laptop know there is a fully functional optical bay that has a blank optical drive shaped plastic insert where an optical drive can go. It only takes removing one screw to remove the insert, and replace it either with a hard drive caddy or a compatible optical drive. So here are my questions on finding a fully compatible optical drive for this laptop.

1. The optical drive would need a screw bracket for the rear side where the screw goes in, that screw, and a faceplate or bezel that has a button to allow you to eject the drive without doing it from within the computer software. Can you provide compatible part numbers for all these needed parts for the E5-574G-54Y2?
   1a. screw
   1b. screw bracket or what the screw screws in to to hold the optical drive in place
   1c. optical drive
   1d. faceplate or bezel with a button so you can eject the drive
   1e. any other part needed?

2. Many ads are claiming that Model UJ8C2Q with part number KO00807001 is compatible with all "E5-574G" aspires, is that true? Is it at least compatible with the E5-574G-54Y2?

3. The above model of optical drive is often advertised as coming from the Acer Aspire V5-571, but from looking at those ads that include a faceplate or bezel, they look like they have a different shape than the blank faceplate that comes with the E5-574G-54Y2, are those V51 faceplates actually different parts? Would they look funny by not having the same shape profile as the E5-574G-54Y2 faceplate?

4. Are there any optical drives compatible with the E5-574G-54Y2 that can play bluray?

5. Is there any website where I can go and look up parts compatible with the E5-574G-54Y2 any time? It has been really hard just gathering the above information without any help.

6. Are there any official US parts distributors you can tell me about where I could order these parts?

Thank you for the help you Acer angels!

Accepted answers

brummyfan2

Hi,
1a.You need two screws(green) to hold the bracket, size: M2.0x3.0 Part number:86.MQPN7.004
Some retailers may provide these screws with the bracket, so it's better to check with them.
Example:https://www.impactcomputers.com/33.mlqn7.001.html

1b.Bracket Part number:33.MLQN7.001
1c.You can use either of these:
Part numbers: KO.00807.020
KO.0080D.017
1d. Bezel Part number: 42.MVHN7.001
2. It may work but it's better to stick to recommended parts.
3. Some parts are interchangeable between different models, so again, it may fit perfectly but can not confirm.
4. I doubt that Blu-ray is compatible as it's not mentioned as compatible.
5. No, you have to search online, get help from members here or contact Acer support centre in US.
6. You could contact Acer support in US and they will be able to provide partner retailer details for you.
https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/service-contact
HTH.

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brummyfan2

Hi,
1a.You need two screws(green) to hold the bracket, size: M2.0x3.0 Part number:86.MQPN7.004
Some retailers may provide these screws with the bracket, so it's better to check with them.
Example:https://www.impactcomputers.com/33.mlqn7.001.html

1b.Bracket Part number:33.MLQN7.001
1c.You can use either of these:
Part numbers: KO.00807.020
KO.0080D.017
1d. Bezel Part number: 42.MVHN7.001
2. It may work but it's better to stick to recommended parts.
3. Some parts are interchangeable between different models, so again, it may fit perfectly but can not confirm.
4. I doubt that Blu-ray is compatible as it's not mentioned as compatible.
5. No, you have to search online, get help from members here or contact Acer support centre in US.
6. You could contact Acer support in US and they will be able to provide partner retailer details for you.
https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/service-contact
HTH.

uEsMR4JC

Thanks so much for amazingly complete answer brummyfan2! If I already have the bracket and screws that came with the original dummy blank plastic insert that came with the E5-574G-54Y2, can I just remove them from that, and put them on the new optical drive?

brummyfan2

AcerAppreciator said:

Thanks so much for amazingly complete answer brummyfan2! If I already have the bracket and screws that came with the original dummy blank plastic insert that came with the E5-574G-54Y2, can I just remove them from that, and put them on the new optical drive?