Installing an Optical Disk Drive

[rtflddgr21]

My desktop did not come with an optical disk drive. I would like to install one, but it has no opening on the outside of the tower for one. Can I still install one or do I need to buy an external one?

 

[t53186]

An external would be the easiest solution. What type of case do you have, some have removable panels to allow for adding a CD/DVD

 

[rtflddgr21]

I know one side panel is removable, I think both of them are. one side is attached with big screws. Its designed for easy access to the internal parts.

 

[t53186]

I know one side panel is removable, I think both of them are. one side is attached with big screws. Its designed for easy access to the internal parts.

was thinking more along the lines of a front panel, some look like they are one piece but have a section that can be removed to fit a drive, do you know the manufacturer name and model # of the case?

 

[rtflddgr21]

No, the front panel is all one piece. It's a Thermaltake Versa N27

 

[t53186]

No, the front panel is all one piece. It's a Thermaltake Versa N27

Just looked at the manual for this case and it does not support CD/DVD
http://www.thermaltake.com/db/support/usermanual/_8280d78c3ed44e2994abbe8f4eaa08a9.pdf

So it looks like an external would be the option to go with

 

[SkyBill40]

If you want to use an optical drive, you're either going to need a new case that supports it or use an external drive. Both are viable choices with the external being the less labor intensive and probably cost effective way to go.

 

[rtflddgr21]

That's kinda what I thought. I just wanted to check. Thanks!