cd missing

[shoffman]

Thanks I'll Take a look and see if I think I can do it ?

[shoffman]

I'll check with Toshiba since it's onlytwo years old.

[NooNoo]

Most of these are designed to be replace by the consumer. There is usually a retaining clip or screw to be removed and then slide the unit out.. with the computer OFF and the battery and the power cables both removed!!

[shoffman]

Thanks but I don't see replacement parts in Toshiba's web site and don't know which wwill be compatable? Thanks for the info though.

[CCT]

I would suggest you use the Toshiba site contact (not phone) and describe your wish to obtain a replacement dvd drive. See if thwey even have any.

If not, places like this are avaiable (this is WAY cheap compared to US sites - priced where it should be);

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Laptop-DVD-W...20114006r32480

[NooNoo]

Not sure I would go for a seller not in my country CCT... this one is coming from Hong Kong.

here is a list of Toshiba stockists A few have 800 numbers, worth giving them a call.

[CCT]

I order from another country (USA) all the time never had a problem - of course, I ALWAYS use Paypal. I even ordered from the nefarious UK once.

Anyway, it was an example; If you do the right EBay search, lots of hits;

http://computers.shop.ebay.com/items..._osacat=131543

[NooNoo]

I am just painfully aware of how many people order from abroad and it never appears... Paypal protection is a must in these instances.

[shoffman]

Thanks I'll try that as I don't know the differeence from a ATA or IDE drive.

[shoffman]

Your right I prefere to get one from here instead of ordening from Hong Kong. I realise there probably made there and shipped here, that part I don't mind as long as I'm dealing with some one here.

[NooNoo]

That is why it's a good idea to talk to Toshiba, they will tell you exactly what you need... and give you the right part number.

[shoffman]

Will do that and thanks for all the help given to this knovic. I really appreciate it.

[NooNoo]

Let us know how it goes.

[shoffman]

I will but it probably be quite a while befor I start the process as I have other things to worry about at the moment.

[NooNoo]

OK, good luck.