"This product is highly applauded for its efficient, simple, and easy-to-use plug and play design. With no drivers needed, it works perfectly with laptops that lack a DVD drive, par ...view more"
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"very cheap yet fully functional and practical. portable and is powered via USB. great product"
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By: Guest 01/02/25
"I should have bought two!
I'll be getting another one to send as a gift to an elderly person who replaced his old Win 10 desktop with a laptop - then subsequently found it had no o ...view more"
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With the HP External USB Optical Drive, any available USB port on your notebook or Ultrabook™ becomes a ticket to optical storage. Simply connect the drive with the included USB cable, and get immediate read/write access to your optical media.
Back up your data, move files, enjoy your multimedia, and read and write CDs and DVDs[2] to your heart's content with a compact external ODD.
Keep your workspace tidy and add an ODD only when you need it. Connect the USB-powered drive to any USB 2.0 or 3.0 port on your PC[1] and you're ready to go. No additional AC adapter is required.
Enjoy the reassurance of a one-year parts replacement limited warranty. Additional support is available (North America only) seven days a week, 24 hours a day by phone as well as through online support forums.
1.4 x 14.4 x 13.75 cm
What's in the box
HP ExternalUSB DVD/RW Drive
Documentation
PB Tech is a HP Gold Partner
Specifications
Requirements:
Compatible with: Windows 10; Windows 8; Windows 7; Windows Vista; Windows XP; Windows 2008; Windows 2003 Mac OS X
Minimum System Requirements: Pentium IV 2.4 GHz or higher, compatible (Recommended: Pentium IV 3.2 GHz or Higher) RAM: 256 MB or higher (Recommended: 128 MB) HDD: 20 GB or more of available space Video Memory: 64 MB or higher (Recommend: 128 MB) Interface: USB 2.0
Warranty:
12 months * * Warranty period is as stated above unless the manufacturer has chosen to specify a longer period.
All warranties are return to base unless otherwise specified.
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works well nice and compactworks well nice and compact
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HP DVD Drive
Very nice drive that matches the design of HP comps, a must have for non DVD drive laptopsVery nice drive that matches the design of HP comps, a must have for non DVD drive laptops
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By: StephenW224 05/04/18
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Works as described no drivers needed plug and play. Again fast delivery Thx PBTechWorks as described no drivers needed plug and play. Again fast delivery Thx PBTech
Shipping costs vary based on your location and the items being shipped and in some cases shipping may even be FREE.
To calculate what the shipping costs will be for your order, add the items you are interested in to your cart, view the Shopping Cart page, and select your 'Delivery Area' to calculate the shipping cost.
Shipping Security and Insurance
All orders shipped by PB Tech are sent via a courier with a signature required for each delivery. In some cases, and only where you have given the courier company permission to leave orders at a designated location, your order may be delivered without requiring a signature. All orders sent by PB Tech are fully insured in the unlikely event that your item(s) are damaged or go missing in transit.
Delivery Estimates
The delivery time-frame (in days) for each product we sell is detailed on the individual product page just to the right of the main product image. From when you place your order, for DHL express delivery in-stock products typically arrive within 2-3 working days for metro areas and 3-5 working days for rural areas. For Standard delivery in-stock products typically arrive within 3-7 working days for NSW, VIC, ACT, QLD and SA deliveries and 5-10 working days for WA, TAS and NT.
Overseas Shipments
If you are located in New Zealand, you can order directly from our New Zealand site www.pbtech.co.nz. If you are from another country you can order from www.pbtech.com
Returns & Warranty
7 day right of exchange
If you change your mind after making a purchase, or realise you have ordered the incorrect item, you can enjoy the peace of mind that we offer a 7 day exchange policy.
To exchange a product, goods must be sealed / unopened, with packaging in original condition, and accompanied by a valid receipt dated no more than 7 calendar days from when you request an exchange.
If there is not a suitable product that can be exchanged for your returned item you will be offered a credit on your account or gift card based on the value paid at the time of purchase.
Please note, items purchased on finance cannot be exchanged for a gift card.
Hassle free warranty service
If your product develops a fault within the manufacturer warranty period, you need to fill out our request a return form.
If your product develops a fault outside of the manufacturer warranty or PB Tech warranty period, we offer a full repair service and are an authorised repair agent for leading brands such as Samsung, HP, Toshiba, Lenovo and more.
With the HP External USB Optical Drive, any available USB port on your notebook or Ultrabook™ becomes a ticket to optical storage. Simply connect the drive with the included USB cable, and get immediate read/write access to your optical media.
Back up your data, move files, enjoy your multimedia, and read and write CDs and DVDs[2] to your heart's content with a compact external ODD.
Keep your workspace tidy and add an ODD only when you need it. Connect the USB-powered drive to any USB 2.0 or 3.0 port on your PC[1] and you're ready to go. No additional AC adapter is required.
Enjoy the reassurance of a one-year parts replacement limited warranty. Additional support is available (North America only) seven days a week, 24 hours a day by phone as well as through online support forums.
1.4 x 14.4 x 13.75 cm
What's in the box
HP ExternalUSB DVD/RW Drive
Documentation
PB Tech is a HP Gold Partner
Specifications
Requirements:
Compatible with: Windows 10; Windows 8; Windows 7; Windows Vista; Windows XP; Windows 2008; Windows 2003 Mac OS X
Minimum System Requirements: Pentium IV 2.4 GHz or higher, compatible (Recommended: Pentium IV 3.2 GHz or Higher) RAM: 256 MB or higher (Recommended: 128 MB) HDD: 20 GB or more of available space Video Memory: 64 MB or higher (Recommend: 128 MB) Interface: USB 2.0
Date Created: 15:55, 21-09-2025 Product URL: https://www.pbtech.com/au/product/DVWHPD2534542/HP-F2B56AA-External-DVD-Writer---USB-DVDRW-Optical?pg=4
HP F2B56AA External DVD-Writer - USB DVD/RW Optical Drive USB-powered plug and play get immediate read/write access to your optical media
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Product Attributes
Part #:DVWHPD2534542
Form Factor:
External
Interface:
USB 2.0
Colour:
Black
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Shipping Costs
Shipping costs vary based on your location and the items being shipped and in some cases shipping may even be FREE.
To calculate what the shipping costs will be for your order, add the items you are interested in to your cart, view the Shopping Cart page, and select your 'Delivery Area' to calculate the shipping cost.
Shipping Security and Insurance
All orders shipped by PB Tech are sent via a courier with a signature required for each delivery. In some cases, and only where you have given the courier company permission to leave orders at a designated location, your order may be delivered without requiring a signature. All orders sent by PB Tech are fully insured in the unlikely event that your item(s) are damaged or go missing in transit.
Delivery Estimates
The delivery time-frame (in days) for each product we sell is detailed on the individual product page just to the right of the main product image. From when you place your order, for DHL express delivery in-stock products typically arrive within 2-3 working days for metro areas and 3-5 working days for rural areas. For Standard delivery in-stock products typically arrive within 3-7 working days for NSW, VIC, ACT, QLD and SA deliveries and 5-10 working days for WA, TAS and NT.
Overseas Shipments
If you are located in New Zealand, you can order directly from our New Zealand site www.pbtech.co.nz. If you are from another country you can order from www.pbtech.com
Suppliers
Products marked as 'In stock with Supplier' are shipped from one of our suppliers / vendors. The time frame for shipments can vary so please refer to the shipping time frames mentioned on each product page for more accurate delivery estimates.
In most cases, items ordered from suppliers are first transferred to our Head Office / Distribution Centre before being shipped to the final destination.
Returns & Warranty
7 day right of exchange
If you change your mind after making a purchase, or realise you have ordered the incorrect item, you can enjoy the peace of mind that we offer a 7 day exchange policy.
To exchange a product, goods must be sealed / unopened, with packaging in original condition, and accompanied by a valid receipt dated no more than 7 calendar days from when you request an exchange.
If there is not a suitable product that can be exchanged for your returned item you will be offered a credit on your account or gift card based on the value paid at the time of purchase.
Please note, items purchased on finance cannot be exchanged for a gift card.
Hassle free warranty service
If your product develops a fault within the manufacturer warranty period, you need to fill out our request a return form.
If your product develops a fault outside of the manufacturer warranty or PB Tech warranty period, we offer a full repair service and are an authorised repair agent for leading brands such as Samsung, HP, Toshiba, Lenovo and more.
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