possible to install CD-ROM?

[Vince_1701]

I recently picked up an Acer ES1, basic laptop, and although it doesn't have an installed CD-DVD in the side where they usually are, there is a piece that looks like it could be popped off, which is where the CD-DVD would normally be, I'm assuming so they can use the same case for more expensive laptops that will have a CD-DVD installed.Is it possible to install a CD-DVD myself?Is the motherboard inside capable of have one installed?Also, how can you create a 'repair disc' if everything is usb flash?If you need more info to answer, let me know.Thanks!

 

[1shado1]

By the looks of this disassembly video, @ 4:10 or so, it looks like there is a connector on the edge of the motherboard when he pulls out the plastic blank where the optical drive would normally be. Not sure if your exact model of the ES1 is identical or not.
https/www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD5t9h4sfDw

 

[Vince_1701]

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Question from Vince_1701 : "possible to install CD-DVD ROM in laptop?"

I recently picked up an Acer ES1, basic laptop, and although it doesn't have an installed CD-DVD in the side where they usually are, there is a piece that looks like it could be popped off, which is where the CD-DVD would normally be, I'm assuming so they can use the same case for more expensive laptops that will have a CD-DVD installed.Is it possible to install a CD-DVD myself?Is the motherboard inside capable of have one installed?Also, how can you create a 'repair disc' if everything is usb flash?If you need more info to answer, let me know.Thanks!

 

[k1114]

Because of the custom form factor for each laptop, they use the same mobo for the same model series plus this is a low end laptop with a soldered cpu and limited capabilities. A repair disc or repair usb is the same thing. They have the same files. The only difference is the files are stored on cd rather than usb.