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    M17xR2 CD/DVD drive Fail!

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by TheCodeBreaker, Jul 13, 2011.

  1. TheCodeBreaker

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    Hey guys, its been a while since i've posted.

    I recently wanted to format my M17x , but saw my dvd drive wasnt working. so i call dell and ask them to get the part replaced. They sent me the parts, and i replaced it myself. I boot up the computer, and i hear this annoying sound. I remember getting it on a few older slot loading drives, on other computers. So i call them up, again and get it replaced, except a tech got the parts, i looked at the drive he had, it was the same one, in the computer. The brand they sent me was a philips, the one originally in the system was a Sony.

    I just want to know is there a way to get rid of that annoying sound when booting?

    BTW, called them again and they said they were going to send the exact same one, but i really doubt it.

    TIA!
     
    TheCodeBreaker, Jul 13, 2011
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