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    Different Sounding Optical Drive?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by idie970, Jul 26, 2011.

  1. idie970

    idie970 Notebook Geek

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    I just got another replacement R3 today and I noticed that the sound that the optical drive makes is different than the 4 other R3s that I have had. I wanted to know if I should tell the rep that is supposed to call me tomorrow about this, or is this nothing to be worried about and I'm just crazy? :D

    The recordings are quiet, so you might need to turn your volume up to hear it.

    Thank you! :D
     
    idie970, Jul 26, 2011
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    Isn't the current one quieter/better? Is the current drive the same model or a different model?
     
    namaiki, Jul 27, 2011
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    idie970 Notebook Geek

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    I guess it is better being a little quieter. :) How would I see if they are the same model or different?
     
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    Do you still have access to the other notebook? You can check in Device Manager.
     
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    They both show up as a HL-DT-ST DVDRWBD CA30N. I wonder why all the other R3s sounded the same but this one is different?
     
    idie970, Jul 27, 2011
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