The DVD unit on my old HP laptop went out. Its replacement does not have one built in--I bought a top-loading external LiteOn unit which connects via USB, which works surprisingly well.
No more than I use one these days, I simply didn't want to carry a DVD around any more, especially something that would not only add to the weight but also be more complex to replace if and when it broke.
Now, I simply leave it on the shelf when not being used.
I like the top loading unit better than the trays--you can't get the "CD stuck in the drive" malady to begin with, and because it doesn't have a motorized tray it only takes a single USB connection.
Neither Linux nor Windows have any trouble recognizing the drive or booting off it when necessary.
David
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