DW1650 cooling system

CD, DVD and (Ultra HD) Blu-ray Writers BenQ / Philips Writer
#1

Hello
I have just bought a Benq DW1650, from a well known auction site, (new - old stock); mainly for its scanning via CD/DVD Speed.

While I was installing it I realised that the ventilation holes (Anti-Dust Cooling System (ADCS)/heat chimney), on the right hand side, were being blocked by the mounting bracket of my case.:confused:

I have checked various reviews, for different Benq models that use this system, and none have brought up any views about mounting problems.

Is this a poor design feature that can be ignored, or should I find some way to ventilate these holes?

#2

Hi,

my vent holes are blocked also, and I havenā€™t had any problems yet.

Michael

#3

[QUOTE=mciahel;2028206]Hi,

my vent holes are blocked also, and I havenā€™t had any problems yet.

Michael[/QUOTE]

Thanks for your reply, there is some comment about this in the ā€œPost DW1650 Scans hereā€ thread.

By moving the drive to the limits of the screw slots, of my case, I have managed to free about half of the vents. Though even before this all discs have been cool when ejected. :slight_smile:

#4

Remove the drive, make a couple of holes with a drill, remount the drive. I even cut away a square of metal to free the vent holes.