I just received this case and noticed there is not a fitted blank cover for the optical drive. I am not go to use a dvd drive and would like to cover it. am I missing somthing? the aluminum peace that came with the case will not cover it. no way to mount it eather. I just received this case and noticed there is not a fitted blank cover for the optical drive. I am not go to use a dvd drive and would like to cover it. am I missing somthing? the aluminum peace... » Read More I just received this case and noticed there is not a fitted blank cover for the optical drive. I am not go to use a dvd drive and would like to cover it. am I missing somthing? the aluminum peace that came with the case will not cover it. no way to mount it eather. « Show Less
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The case comes with a matching metal face plate that attaches with two way tape to front of a disc drive tray.
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Just use some heavy tape on the inside to hold the panel in place, or glue a thin piece of some sturdy but thin material.
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The aluminum piece is the optical drive cover that you adhere into it using double sided tape. It is smaller than a hole in size because the drive has to open freely. I would buy the least expensive drive and use it to cover the hole
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I had the same issue also. No blank to cover the hole. Eventually I used some duct tape on the back side to hold the blank in place, it took me awhile to get it right. It looks ok from a distance LOL.
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I don't believe there is a way to do that. The cover is for when you use an optical drive.
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The piece it comes with is intended to mount on the front of an optical drive with double-sided tape, and there is no other included way to mount it. I believe your best option is to duct tape it in place from the inside.
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Feel your angst! MINE does fit (barely!). I CAN NOT put cable inside with the drive; I attach it to the WD and zip the case. My decision to purchase was solely to keep the drive clean and protected from scratches. I know: Obsessive!!
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Thank you for asking and all the responses, that had me confused too. It looked like a small drive but the dimensions were off. I'm also looking at getting the hard case recommended but that dimensions listed would not have fit. I'm grateful to have found my question already answered.
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Yup. It obviously only takes slim, drawerless drives. You can see the slit in the front of the case. Warning from experience, I would not suggest this. The case is pretty cramped, sacrificing function for form it seemed, thus leading to some clearance issues with that giant bracket which ONLY gains you a disc reader. My experience with out a disc reader has been ok thus far, and since its the way the markets moving you might as well ditch it and get it over with.
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No, but you can get a good external DVD R/W on sale for $20, as I did. If you have other computers, gadgets, A/V devices, you might find that you only occasionally use the optical drive. And freeing up that volume in the notebook case is what leads to the sleek appearance and feel of this model.
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No. That wasn't for me. When I received my package only a crystal case was in there the protective and flip case was not in there. Im returning mine for a refund...if you're going to buy becareful.
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There are three bays in front. The top one has the DVD. The bottom one has the Hard Drive. The middle one is open, but maybe the hard drive could go somewhere else. I don't know, I don't want to open up the case at the moment. But you have one without any modifications.
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It is covered. It is not like the picture. The drive is made to go inside of your computer. It is not an external drive.
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Hi, I didn't get one when I ordered mine. Not to say that they haven't bundled this together since. I have had my case for about a month.
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Most cases still have a floppy bay, this fits in the floppy bay, if you don't have one you will need to get a 3 1/4 to 5 1/4 bay adapter and put it in where you would put a optical (cd/dvd) drive. It plugs in to an extra USB multi-pin connector on the mother board.
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The cover hides the optical drive which never matches the case - looks much better next to my audio components.
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There is not any disk exposed. It's a regular SATA hard drive, which I am using right now. Probably you are having an optical illusion :)
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Most optical drives have tiny "hook" like protrusions around the edges that will hold the CD in place in a vertical configuration. I've only used my optical drive for two DVDs so far with this case but I haven't had any issues with the CD's at all and they don't fall out while the disk tray is moving since they're held in place by those protrusions. I would examine your optical drive and see if they have it. There are usually 4 one in each corner.
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I've got the same thing with only airbags from amazon. this is NOT A SAFE way to ship HArd drives. maybe they do it, to ensure that we will be back to buy another HD from them soon, as if they aren't DOA.. they wont last long. lol with that type of shipping.I got 2 seagate 500GB drives from Buy.com both at different times. they were in little boxes. with this cardboard like stuff shaped to HOLD the HD in the air.. then had packaging around them.. it was a great design. and I wish amazon and newegg would do the same!
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Ryan...the case I purchased was for the 13" - the body style of my version is identical to the models from that year. I have the last model that Apple will make with the DVD drive in the body. It is really the late 2012 model. The key for you is that you will need to make sure you purchase an incase that is for your size (13" or 15"). Unfortunately, I tried looking at Apple stores and various electronic superstores and Amazon is the only location that has them. This is not a bad thing - Amazon is great. It simply means if you have to return you are stuck with the delay that comes with shipping and the whole refund process.As long as you order the right size, I believe you will be okay. Ryan...the case I purchased was for the 13" - the body style of my version is identical to the models from that year. I have the last model that Apple will make with the DVD drive in the body. It is really the late 2012 model. The key for you is that you will need to make sure you purchase an incase that is for your size (13" or 15"). Unfortunately, I tried looking at Apple stores and various electronic superstores and Amazon is the only location that has them. This is not a bad thing - Amazon is great. It simply means if you have to return you are stuck with the delay that... » Read More Ryan...the case I purchased was for the 13" - the body style of my version is identical to the models from that year. I have the last model that Apple will make with the DVD drive in the body. It is really the late 2012 model. The key for you is that you will need to make sure you purchase an incase that is for your size (13" or 15"). Unfortunately, I tried looking at Apple stores and various electronic superstores and Amazon is the only location that has them. This is not a bad thing - Amazon is great. It simply means if you have to return you are stuck with the delay that comes with shipping and the whole refund process.As long as you order the right size, I believe you will be okay. « Show Less
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I received mine new in June of this year and I believe it is the Oct. 2013 release. Part #ME293LL/A, model# A1398. It is the 15.4" with Retina Display Macbook Pro. There is no DVD drive. I got the iPearl McCover hard shell case and it is a perfect fit and went on easily, just need to be careful so as not to break the small clips. I would be surprised if it doesn't fit but can't guarantee that. Also did not realize they released a mid 2014 one? Not having that particular model listed may exclude it or it is very possible it will fit. Hopefully others might chime in for you. Good luck!
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Do you know a good DVD case for this Coby. The ones I've seen tend to have the plastic buckles inside the player compartment and looks like they will scratch the screen. Thanks for any leads.