question about portable DVD ROM for PC

[brannsiu]

Hello


In fact, my PC already has a built-in internal DVD drive but it
has been used for many years and many time it generates loud noise, a little bit like clicking noise, but it works. I'd like to know, if it could make any scratch or hit on the surface of the DVD disc? Somebody say a DVD drive
never physically touches a disc because they use laser or light to read the discs. Is that true?

DVD drive is cheap, not my concern. My DVD discs are mostly valuable. I don't know if I put my discs on old working drive, will it cause any possible scratches on the reading side of the disc?



If I purchase a portable DVD connected with USB port because I don't want to go through the messy installation. Will it a problem if I accidentally move the drive a little bit when it is working? Could it damage the drive or the disc?

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

Believe me, replacing an old internal optical drive with a new one couldn't be easier, and even installing one from scratch when there isn't one there to start with is hardly difficult.

I certainly wouldn't bother with an external one for a desktop PC when it's already got an internal one and all that's involved is a simple swap over job. Easy peasy

 

[jay32267]

I have never had a DVD drive damage a disk....although I'm sure it can happen.
as far as moving the drive....you can move it as long as you are gentle.