Lenovo B50-80 ODD

[VishnuVGC]

Hello,

I need an optical disk drive for my Lenovo B50-80. It came with a dummy. I have spent most of my afternoon looking but did not find any info.

Does any one know the part no. for the drive and bezel? Any alternatives?

Thanks

Vishnu

 

[clutchc]

Will this work? http://www.uspartsdirect.com/acer-aspire-e5-551-t8x3-kaveri-a10-7300-cd-dvd-drive-burner-writer-p-191957.html?gclid=CIDBpIXoqsoCFYJEaQodeo8Ing

 

[VishnuVGC]

Seems it will. Not sure if they include the bezel. I will ask them,

Thanks a lot clutchc!

 

[clutchc]

Seems it will. Not sure if they include the bezel. I will ask them,

Thanks a lot clutchc!

I'm not aware of a bezel being needed. But that doesn't mean it isn't. Just that most drives simply replace the dummy that is installed in the slot. Yes, best to check with the supplier.

Btw, if you only need a DVD burner/player for occasional use, there is also an external USB solution like this. I have used this on several builds that didn't have a DVD drive.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106104
It is completely plug and play. No software or drivers needed. Installed many a Win OS from this on builds that had no ODD.

 

[ffg7]

3rd picture appears to show a bezel.

 

[VishnuVGC]

I checked with the supplier. They do not include the bezel. Basically it is just a 9mm drive. The bezel is needed to finish - otherwise there will be a gap/hole on the side and no push button to eject.

Thanks.

 

[ffg7]

push button is there as just a membrane as I have a number of optical drives from scrapped customers' laptops for parts to be used in other customers' laptops when needed.

 

[clutchc]

You shouldn't need any bezel because the black face of the drive acts as the bezel, no? And the push button is integral to the slot/door. Look very close at the blow up picture and you can see it near the center of the drive's black face. That is typical of all slim-line drives.

 

[VishnuVGC]

This one has a tapered bottom which makes it unique - http://eunifi.com/images.icecat.biz/img/gallery/26492393_202.jpg

 

[ffg7]

some of the hp laptops' optical drives have that taper.

 

[clutchc]

This one has a tapered bottom which makes it unique - http://eunifi.com/images.icecat.biz/img/gallery/26492393_202.jpg

Have you tried Lenovo support?

 

[VishnuVGC]

I did try Lenovo support and was placed on an endless hold. I was hoping someone here would know. I will call them again when have some time.

Thanks for your help.

 

[clutchc]

I did try Lenovo support and was placed on an endless hold. I was hoping someone here would know. I will call them again when have some time.

Thanks for your help.

I meant Lenovo's website chat support. Friday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm and Saturday - Sunday 9:00 am to 5:45 pm Eastern Time.

 

[Stefriz]

Hello friend. Did you find a bezel yet? I'm trying to find just a bezel for my Lenovo B50-80 and I just can't. Please let me know if you find one.

 

[clutchc]

You guys have my curiosity peaked, now. What does this "bezel" look like? All I see in VishnuVGC's photo above is a conventional slimline optical drive in a laptop.

 

[Stefriz]

Something like this but it has to fit the Lenovo B50-80 Laptop (in shape).
Like This

 

[clutchc]

Something like this but it has to fit the Lenovo B50-80 Laptop (in shape).
Like This

OK. I see. I get it now. That is the faceplate of the drive that normally comes integral with the unit on conventional slimline drives. Odd design when most don't need that as a separate piece.

 

[VishnuVGC]

Hello friend. Did you find a bezel yet? I'm trying to find just a bezel for my Lenovo B50-80 and I just can't. Please let me know if you find one.

The ODD Bezel part is 90205516 Ziwb3

I found this website which has it for a reasonable price, but it has terrible reviews. Don't know if it is worth ordering from them.
https://www.encompassparts.com/item/10202049/Lenovo/90205516/Ziwb3_Odd_Bezel