DVD Writer Ultraslim for Asus X555YA

Common data

Condition: New
Manufacturer: Hitachi / LG

Technical Data

Type: DVD Writer
Type of construction: Ultraslim
Interface: S-ATA
Mechanism: Tray
Height: 9.5 mm
Front bezel fixation: GBAS

Reading speed

Readable CD-R: 24x
Readable CD-ROM: 24x
Readable CD-RW: 24x
Readable DVD+R: 8x
Readable DVD+R DL: 6x
Readable DVD+RW: 8x
Readable DVD-R: 6x
Readable DVD-RAM: 5x
Readable DVD-ROM: 8x
Readable DVD-RW: 8x

Writing speed

Recordable CD-R: 24x
Recordable CD-RW: 24x
Recordable DVD+R: 8x
Recordable DVD+R DL: 6x
Recordable DVD+RW: 8x
Recordable DVD-R: 8x
Recordable DVD-R DL: 6x
Recordable DVD-RAM: 5x
Recordable DVD-RW: 6x

Note

You have to convert the front panel from your old drive to the new one, please note that your old front panel has the same design as on the enlarged picture above. To realise a fast delivery it is important that you write in the following text box whether you have compared your bezel with the picture.

This is a replacement drive. Instructions: If your drive is not already installed or a dummy card is used in your laptop – you need additional parts to use this drive

The ODD supplied without a frontbezel / mounting frame. Please use these parts of your old ODD.

Videos & Contributions

Instructions - BluRay burner upgrade

Would you like to upgrade your drive to a Blu Ray compatible one? Here we show you how this is possible and what requirements your notebook should have.

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Just a DVD dummy in your notebook?

Every week we receive inquiries from notebook owners who have accidentally bought a notebook without an optical drive.

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Replacing the optical drive including the front panel

This video serves as a step-by-step guide for replacing the optical drive including the cover from your notebook.

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Important and useful informations about laptop Optical drives

Frequently asked questions about Optical drives

I have a DVD-burner in my Notebook, can I exchange it for a Blu-Ray burner?
This is technically possible, although there are a few things you need to consider.
First your DVD drive needs to be connected via SATA and not PATA, because that is what all Blu-Ray drives use. Second you should test, whether your system meets the requirements of playing a Blu-Ray with a tool like BD & 3D Advisor by Cyberlink.
What does GBAS stand for?
Optical drive manufacturers used o use different types of bezels for their drives, which made it hard wo find one for your drive. That is why the “General Bezel Assembling Standard” has been created, now most bezels should fit on most optical drives.
What optical can be installed in my Notebook?
Which optical drive can be installed in your Notebook depends on three factors
Which connection type is used? (SATA or PATA)
What height of optical drive is used? (Slim 12,5mm or SuperSlim 9,5mm)
Does your laptop meet the System requirements?
SATA drives can not be used with a PATA controller and vice versa.
Before installing your new optical drive, make sure you attached the mounting bracket from the old drive to the new one.
Most optical drives are sold without a bezel, make sure you attach the old one to the new drive.
With the tool BD & 3D Advisor you can check whether your System has enough performance to play Blu-Rays.