Ever replaced a broken CD tray?

[smartt]

CD tray broke off on mv CD/DVD drive. Anyone ever replaced one of these? Are they pretty standard? Just wondering if I picked up a real cheap CD drive if the tray would probably work.

 

[MrBond]

They're close, but not always standard. If you had an Acer DVD drive, and you picked up an Acer CD drive, you'd probably have better luck then with a different brand. I've snapped them off, and not have actually broken anything on them and been able to replace them, but I know it was difficult.

When (if) I get a DVD drive, it'll be slot load for this very reason. Computer case on the floor is just too dangerous

 

[smartt]

My wife spilled coffee on my computer about 7 months ago. Thought I had it cleaned up, until I tried to take the front cover off, guess what comes with it? Damn! Screw super glue, just let coffee dry on something.

 

[Locutus of Board]

Was she using the CD tray as the coffee cup holder?