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optiplex 7040 no blu ray drive?
work gave me a new machine. I dumped some blu ray disks to get the machine read for use and discovered dell does not make any internal drive that can read a blu ray disk?
parts told me to go buy an external drive?
how is this even possible to not support blu ray?
ejn63
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August 23rd, 2016 17:00
Blue Ray is a fading technology not used much in business-oriented systems. Some computer manufacturers never supported it (Apple).
Depending on the form factor (full tower, mini, micro), you may be able to install an internal blue-ray drive, but the external will work just as well if you cannot install an internal drive.
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August 24th, 2016 15:00
Guess the boss doesn't want you watching movies on the job. :emotion-4:
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August 25th, 2016 08:00
Blue ray wasn't on any Apple but It has been supported 3RD party for years.
https://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/MR3UBDRW16/
Hardware Requirements
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Mac or PC featuring USB 2.0 interface
Recommended (Best Performance)
Mac or PC featuring USB 3.0 interface