How to Install a DVD RW Drive in ACER Aspire TC-1785 Desktop PC?

Chris4560
Chris4560 Member Posts: 4 New User
edited November 12 in Aspire and Veriton Desktops

have an older ACER PC with a dvd rw.

I'd like to install the dvd into my new ACER Aspire TC-1785 Desktop PC - Intel® Core™ i5, 1 TB SSD that doesn't have one.

Is there anywhere I can get instructions on how to install a dvd rw.

the new ppc Came with some cables and metal brackets.

thx chris

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  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 34,234 Trailblazer
    Answer ✓

    With the side cover off, you remove the HDD bracket:

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    Then you remove the ODD bracket:

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    Connect the SATA data and power cable:

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    I think that does it… Just put the cover back on and you should be good to go.

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  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 34,234 Trailblazer
    Answer ✓

    Nope, that is one of the old style 5.25" drives, not the newer slimline drives. You might think seriously about just getting an external drive that connects to USB. Those will likely be faster than that one. :)

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  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 34,234 Trailblazer
    Answer ✓

    With the side cover off, you remove the HDD bracket:

    image.png

    Then you remove the ODD bracket:

    image.png
    image.png
    image.png

    Connect the SATA data and power cable:

    image.png
    image.png
    image.png

    I think that does it… Just put the cover back on and you should be good to go.

    Click on "Like" if you find my answer useful or click on "Yes" if it answers your question.
  • Chris4560
    Chris4560 Member Posts: 4 New User

    thanks for the quick response,

  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 34,234 Trailblazer

    Let us know how it works out…

    Click on "Like" if you find my answer useful or click on "Yes" if it answers your question.
  • Chris4560
    Chris4560 Member Posts: 4 New User

    don't think my old dvd writer will fit!

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  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 34,234 Trailblazer
    Answer ✓

    Nope, that is one of the old style 5.25" drives, not the newer slimline drives. You might think seriously about just getting an external drive that connects to USB. Those will likely be faster than that one. :)

    Click on "Like" if you find my answer useful or click on "Yes" if it answers your question.
  • Chris4560
    Chris4560 Member Posts: 4 New User

    think your right🤣

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