the slim dvd itself is generic and universally interchangeable in the recent Dell desktop models (they stopped using the full height dvd a long time ago), but for 5000 sff you need the appropriate latch for dvd.  Dvd mounts along 3.5 hdd cage.  They do not interfere. You can have both at same time. DRH7N Dell Optiplex 3080 3090 7080 7090 SFF optical drive ODD DVD assy latch clip bracket  [IMAGE] [IMAGE]     [IMAGE] [URL]
I just got a new Optiplex 5000 that came with no DVD-RW. I am looking for an inexpensive used optical drive and found many on eBay for Dell OptiPlex 7010 7020 9010 9020 SFF. I wonder if the 5000 Optiplex is compatible with those older models. Would something like the one in the picture work? I also wonder whether that could be mounted along with a 3.5 HD or if I have to choose one or the other.   [IMAGE]genuine OEM Dell OptiPlex 7010 7020 9010 9020 SFF DVD-RW SATA optical drive
DVD-RW compatible with a new Optiplex 5000 SFF