Aspire TC-780 curved bezel for empty drive slot

NW1

I removed the broken DVD drive and am replacing it with an external drive. Does anyone know where one can source a cover for the empty slot? I tried searching on the number molded into the rear of the part but it's a no-go.

Thanks!

Puraw

Hi @NW1 — good question! You’re right that Acer doesn’t make it easy to find these bezels, especially for desktops like the TC-780. Fortunately, Zandparts stocks original Acer dummy ODD covers that might fit or be adaptable depending on your chassis.

🔧 Dummy ODD Panels from Zandparts

Product	Description	Compatible Models	Price	Link
42.MVAN1.001	Acer Cover Dummy ODD with Bezel	Aspire E5-773, TMP278-MG, E5-772G, etc.	€25.38 incl. VAT	https://www.zandparts.com/en/product/acer-42-mvan1-001
42.GGDN7.001	Acer Dummy ODD Bezel (No Button/LED)	Aspire E5-523 and similar	€20.13 incl. VAT	https://www.zandparts.com/en/product/acer-42-ggdn7-001

📌 Tip: Since the TC-780 has a curved front, it’s best to:

• Check the molded part number on the removed DVD drive bracket
• Contact Zandparts directly with your chassis ID or serial number
• Ask if they have a matching bezel for the TC-780 or a compatible alternative