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Locating the Disk Drive Open Button on Lenovo ideapad 320 Intel Core i3 7th Gen

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  • #1 16948581
    skaaaaaaaa
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    Hello, I have a problem. I have a lapotopa Lenovo ideapad 320 Intel Core i3 7th Gen. I see that there is a disk drive plug on the side, but nowhere can I find the button to open.
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  • #2 16948588
    max-bit
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    maybe it has no drive?
  • #3 16948595
    kkknc
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    Disk drive on a laptop with i3 do not think so. Drive probably like that.
  • #4 16948661
    KRY5PIN
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    Do you want to know if you can mount the drive to the above-mentioned laptop? Do you want to know if you have it at all? Check in my computer if there is ...
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    Kasek21
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    Locating the Disk Drive Open Button on Lenovo ideapad 320 Intel Core i3 7th Gen
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  • #6 16948681
    kkknc
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    Check what you have in the device manager. The drive usually has a button. For this there is a keyhole for emergency opening.
  • #7 16948759
    skaaaaaaaa
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    I want to know if it's there. In "this computer" there is only the "Windows 10" folder, as always there is a second folder where files from the disk are located, but if I enter deeper settings in the device manager it finds me some disk drive.
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  • #8 16948771
    KRY5PIN
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    This is your first laptop in your life ??
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  • #9 16948778
    skaaaaaaaa
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    He finds something like that.
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  • #10 16948789
    skaaaaaaaa
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    This is not my 10 laptop, but this is very strange, I note that I'm not interested in computers, I only use the Internet, watch movies and sometimes play games, I do not know them, although it is strange that the disc drive does not have the button for opening the disk drive.
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    #11 16948791
    Dziarski Hank
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    There is no drive, in its place you have a plug.
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    #12 16948801
    KRY5PIN
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    This disk drive in the device manager is the SSD disk you have installed.
  • #13 16948804
    skaaaaaaaa
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    Well, I was super-ruled ? I thought that every laptop has a drive ? thank you for your help.

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    Is it possible to mount a drive for this laptop and, if so, what is the cost?
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    #14 16948809
    KRY5PIN
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    If you really need a drive, you can easily buy a drive, external DVD recorder, up to PLN 100.
  • #15 16948818
    skaaaaaaaa
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    Super poratuje me, I thought that the cost will be about the value of the computer as it usually is with such parts ;) thanks so much for your help ;)
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Topic summary

✨ The user inquired about the absence of a disk drive open button on their Lenovo Ideapad 320 with an Intel Core i3 7th Gen processor. Responses indicated that the laptop may not have a physical disk drive, as it could be replaced by a plug. The device manager revealed an SSD instead of a traditional disk drive. Suggestions included purchasing an external DVD recorder if a disk drive is necessary, with costs estimated around PLN 100.
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TL;DR: If your Ideapad 320 lacks an optical-drive button, use a USB external DVD writer; many sell for "up to PLN 100." [Elektroda, KRY5PIN, post #16948809]

Why it matters: This FAQ helps Lenovo Ideapad 320 owners figure out whether a built-in DVD drive exists and what to do if it doesn’t.

Quick Facts

Where is the disk drive open button on a Lenovo Ideapad 320?

Most Ideapad 320 configurations don’t include an internal optical drive. The side “bay” you see is a non-functional plug, so there’s no eject button to find. If you need to use discs, connect a USB external DVD writer instead. “There is no drive, in its place you have a plug.” [Elektroda, Dziarski Hank, post #16948791]

How do I check in Windows if my laptop actually has a DVD drive?

Open This PC/My Computer and look for a DVD/CD drive icon. If you don’t see one, your system lacks a built-in optical drive. That quick check tells you whether Windows detects a drive without opening Device Manager or the chassis. [Elektroda, KRY5PIN, post #16948661]

Device Manager shows a “disk drive.” Is that my DVD drive?

No. In this context, “disk drive” refers to your storage drive (SSD/HDD). It does not indicate an optical DVD/CD device. The Ideapad 320 in the thread only had the SSD listed, which confused the user. “This disk drive in the device manager is the SSD.” [Elektroda, KRY5PIN, post #16948801]

What’s the simplest way to use DVDs with an Ideapad 320?

Buy a USB external DVD writer. It’s plug-and-play and avoids opening the laptop. Forum users note you can get one for up to PLN 100, which is a cost-effective fix compared to internal retrofits. [Elektroda, KRY5PIN, post #16948809]

Can I add an internal optical drive to the empty bay?

The thread recommends using an external USB DVD writer instead of attempting an internal retrofit. That route is simpler, cheaper (up to PLN 100), and avoids compatibility headaches. It solves disc playback and burning without modifying the chassis. [Elektroda, KRY5PIN, post #16948809]

What does the side “plug” on my Ideapad 320 actually do?

It’s a cosmetic blank that occupies the space where some laptops would have an optical drive. It has no eject mechanism and no electronics. That’s why you won’t find a button or emergency pinhole there. [Elektroda, Dziarski Hank, post #16948791]

How do I force-eject a stuck disc if my laptop has a drive?

Use the emergency pinhole on the drive face with a straightened paperclip.
  1. Power off the laptop.
  2. Insert the paperclip gently into the pinhole until the tray pops.
  3. Pull the tray to remove the disc. Real drives include this pinhole and an eject button. [Elektroda, kkknc, post #16948681]

Why doesn’t Windows show a DVD drive on my Ideapad 320?

Because there isn’t one installed. The bay is a plastic plug, so Windows lists only storage like your SSD/HDD. As one expert put it, “There is no drive, in its place you have a plug.” [Elektroda, Dziarski Hank, post #16948791]

What should I buy to watch movies from discs on this laptop?

Choose a USB external DVD recorder/reader. It connects to a USB port and works for DVD playback and disc burning. Forum guidance highlights that suitable models cost up to PLN 100, making them a practical accessory. [Elektroda, KRY5PIN, post #16948809]

Why does Device Manager list a drive but I can’t find the eject button?

You’re seeing your storage drive in Device Manager. That entry does not confirm any optical hardware. If the side bay lacks a button and pinhole, it’s a plug, not a DVD drive. This confusion was clarified in the thread. [Elektroda, KRY5PIN, post #16948801]

Will not having a built-in DVD drive limit me for games or software installs?

Use downloadable installers or plug in an external USB DVD drive when a disc is required. That approach covers movie playback and legacy software without opening the laptop. It’s the recommended path in the thread due to low cost and simplicity. [Elektroda, KRY5PIN, post #16948809]

Does a real optical drive always have a physical button?

Yes. A laptop optical drive has an eject button on the faceplate and a tiny emergency release pinhole. If neither is present, the bay is a blank. “The drive usually has a button… and a keyhole for emergency opening.” [Elektroda, kkknc, post #16948681]

What did the original poster discover about their Ideapad 320?

They confirmed no built-in optical drive was present, only a side plug. They initially mistook the storage listing in Device Manager for an optical device, then accepted the external-drive solution. [Elektroda, skaaaaaaaa, post #16948804]

Is there a quick way to confirm without opening the chassis?

Yes. Check This PC/My Computer for a DVD/CD icon. Absence means no optical drive is installed. This check takes seconds and avoids any disassembly or risk. [Elektroda, KRY5PIN, post #16948661]
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