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January 6th, 2026 20:55
Inspiron 3030, internal CD/DVD drive?
I have a Dell Inspiron 3030 that I purchased in 2025. It has a punch out for a DVD/CD drive on the top of the desktop. similar to one I purchased in the 2017. When I took the panel off it appears to have a slot at the top the bracket and plugs to install the component but Dell support said it was not possible to buy from Dell and install said component. Has anybody had any luck with this?
DELL-ChrisM2
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March 4th, 2026 18:59
Inspiron 3030 Desktop parts list =
K7T71 ODD sata cable
9M9FK HLDS DVD+/-RW Drive, 9.5mm, SATA, 8X/8X, Tray
PNDVV PLDS DVD+/-RW Drive, 9.5mm, SATA, 8X/8X, Tray
HedgeFundManager
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March 8th, 2026 03:38
Might be easier to use a USB drive as internal drives are hard to replace.
HedgeFundManager
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January 6th, 2026 22:25
I suggest a USB CD/DVD/BD drive which is widely available
Blue4473
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January 6th, 2026 22:29
@HedgeFundManager That appears to be my only choice. I don't like it but there's lots I don't like. I have ordered one.
HedgeFundManager
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January 6th, 2026 22:40
My Dell machines all lack CD/DVD/BD so I use a USB drive to install windows from DVD or to play media etc.
GauravSyst
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January 7th, 2026 12:08
Go for the best USB CD/DVD/BD drive.