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My 3891 configuration did not include an optical drive. I hoped to be able to install an optical drive from the PC that I am replacing, but it will not fit the Dell's slot. How can I confirm which optical drive will fit this case? The spec manual for Inspiron 3891 includes the following for Storage: Storage type: Slim optical drive, optional  Interface type: SATA AHCI, up to 1.5 Gbps I contacted Dell Support to find out which specific drive is compatible and encountered someone who had zero technical knowledge (thought optical drive was the same as SSD). The final answer was that there is no compatible drive, which is certainly incorrect. Dell Support is not what it once was, apparently. I know that the case can accommodate an optical drive, I just need to know which one. This should not be so difficult--the 3891 service manual has a section devoted to installation of the optional optical drive! I already visually confirmed that the data and power cables exist for the optical drive, when I installed an additional 1TB hdd. There are some DVD drives listed at Dell.com with reviews indicating compatibility with 3880, which appears to use the same case as 3891. Hoping someone here can help me confirm that this drive will work in a 3891: [URL] I would also happily consider an aftermarket unit if any exist that would work.
Optical drive for Inspiron 3891