SONY DVD RW DW D56A PFS2

[Samvaio2014]

Hello,
Is it easy to change the DVD drive all together on my Sony Vaio? As my own does not recognise empty CD-R (Sony, TDK, Verbetim, etc).
Sam

[Blencogo]

Hi Sam,

Yes, the DW-D56A drive has an awesome reputation for being rubbish.

Some Vaios are more difficult than others!

If you tell us what model Vaio you own, we can probably help.

[:-/

[Samvaio2014]

Hi, Thanks for your reply. The model number is: FS VGN-FS115S

It looks so compact, so didn't think the DVD-drive can be changed.

In fact, I thinks its been struggling to recognise CD-Rs since I purchased it three years ago. I just thought it was the quality of the CD-Rs.

Sam

[Blencogo]

Hi Sam,

Unfortunately, it is a bit of a job to change the drive on your model because it is held in by 3 screws and you need to take the bottom off to get at them.

Manual is attached below: -

[Samvaio2014]

Thank you very much Blencogo.

So should I buy the same one again, and if no more in stock what can I get or which is compatible with my laptop?

Gonna need to back up stuff eh?

Sam

[Blencogo]

Hi Sam.

Whatever you do DON'T buy another one!!!

Any Slimline (1/6H) size IDE drive will do.

The DW-D56A is a Sony 'badged' Lite-On drive - buying the same make may help when it comes to refitting the faceplate that matches your Vaio's shape.

Have a look at this one: -

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/141994

or this one: -

http://svp.co.uk/products-solo.php?pid=3681&ref=googlebase&id=3675

Google will find you lots more.

[Samvaio2014]

Hi,

I went to a local shop on the way to work.

The dealer said he can order one and fit it for me for a sum total of £80.00

I said I'll bring it in on Saturday.

I called him back to get the make/model, but he seemed peturbed and said he'll get back to me. Never got back.

The ones you showed me are less than £30.00, so his labour must be a credit-cruncher!

Am I being severely, moderately or mildly duped?

Should I leave things be: let him make some money, or cancel? However, I'm getting fed up with the headache. And don't really feel like opening my sweet sony vaio. As a physician (not a surgeon) may just make that final fatal incision.

But you have been the best help ever. Sony vaio couldn't have done better. They just said try that and try this!

I owe you a bottle of beer, when all is over.

Sam

[sonypass33]

buying the same make may help when it comes to refitting the faceplate that matches your Vaio's shape.

 

That's some good advice, swapped mine a few years ago on an older vaio and the faceplate wouldn't fit back on. I could have made it fit by cutting off a small piece of plastic but just couldn't bring myself to do it in the end.

It's a fairly easy procedure so I'd do it yourself as 50 beer tokens for about 30mins work is a bit much. Just remember which screws go where.

[Samvaio2014]

Thanks p2p2p & Blencogo,

I'm happy I'm a Club Vaio member.

Sam