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The funny thing is, the blade is the closest thing in a windows laptop to a 17inch macbook pro, except it has ssd storage and no optical drive, just like the new retina pro. I have read in many forums that this is a dead condition for dvd drive, and should be replaced. If you have a problem with your superdrive getting power or issues transmitting data, your cable may need to be replaced. Macbook pro 17 unibody optical drive replacement ifixit. Screens, batteries, keyboards, logic boards, hard drives, connectors, and small parts all tested and guaranteed with fast shipping and easy returns. The best alternatives to the late, great 17inch macbook pro.
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