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    M17x R3 BD-ROM Part Number

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by justwood, Mar 10, 2011.

  1. justwood

    justwood Newbie

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    What is the model number of the BD-ROM that comes with the M17x R3? I want to upgrade the optical drive from DVD to BD.
     
    justwood, Mar 10, 2011
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    same here, any help would be appreciated. just ordered mine in hopes of upgrading later
     
    StZu, Mar 10, 2011
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    joecait Notebook Deity

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    I wanted to do this as well to save money, but looking at it again, you would have to buy BD playing software which costs ~$100 or so. I don't think free players exists.
     
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    Stoff96367 Notebook Guru

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    Dell's number 318-0396 Slot-Loading Dual Layer Blu-ray Reader (BR-ROM, DVD+-RW, CD-RW)
     
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    BatBoy Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    is that possible? Can you say me how? or maybe a tutorial?
     
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  9. justwood

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    Thats great everyone has the Part number but I am looking for the HLDS Model number ie. CA10N or CA21N etc, etc.
     
    justwood, Mar 11, 2011
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