Need help from the geeky community: Advent 7011 Laptop

deviltronics · #1 (**permalink**) 19-07-2008, 22:12

Hi all

I need to get my ancient Laptop up and running again so the missus can use it (honestly its for her). Its an Advent 7011.

Currently it has a problem with the CD drive, so I need to get a new one. According to the link below I need a QSI SBW-161 DVD/CDRW.

http://www.uktsupport.co.uk/advent/laptop/7011.htm

I can't seem to find one anywhere (knowing me I haven't looked hard enough). Could someone help? Is there a compatible version?

Andy Trish · #2 (**permalink**) 19-07-2008, 22:20

http://www.acerweb.co.uk/Aspire1300.htm

you'll find one here

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Originally Posted by deviltronics

Hi all

I need to get my ancient Laptop up and running again so the missus can use it (honestly its for her). Its an Advent 7011.

Currently it has a problem with the CD drive, so I need to get a new one. According to the link below I need a QSI SBW-161 DVD/CDRW.

http://www.uktsupport.co.uk/advent/laptop/7011.htm

I can't seem to find one anywhere (knowing me I haven't looked hard enough). Could someone help? Is there a compatible version?

deviltronics · #3 (**permalink**) 19-07-2008, 22:23

Superstar. Thanks Andy.

So this laptop is the same as an Acer Aspire 1300?

Also is this the best site to buy it from?

Andy Trish · #4 (**permalink**) 19-07-2008, 22:26

I don't know if the laptop is the same but certainly it looks like the same part code for the cd drive.

I would say buy it from there as they tend to get hard to find items.

now can you stop calling me a geek..... lol

deviltronics · #5 (**permalink**) 19-07-2008, 22:30

Thought you would have been proud to be one! I certainly would be if I had a clue about anything.

Have managed to find a few sellers now through G.

Thanks again, your help is much appreciated.