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    DVD/CD replacement to a blue ray player ?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by Mark4germantank, Mar 6, 2012.

  1. Mark4germantank

    Mark4germantank Notebook Consultant

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    Hello all so my DVD drive went out on my m15x
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    I need to replace it and while I'm at it why not upgrade to blue ray.
    Q?s
    Which is a good efficient and cheap replacement for my current slot loader looking for something under 100 dollars.
    Is it hard to do (update drive bios ect.) Necessary?
    Thank you all in advance

    Links of were to get these are welcomed
     
    Mark4germantank, Mar 6, 2012
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    ekmek Notebook Geek

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  4. Mark4germantank

    Mark4germantank Notebook Consultant

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    Holy crap Batman $400 that's crazy ekmek I would be better of with a PS3
    Lol
    Thx though
    Cnduffey so one that is 12.7 diameter would work?
    With model type cn21m?
     
    Mark4germantank, Mar 9, 2012
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    cnduffey Notebook Guru

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    According to this post it should be the right size. It's got a 180 return policy so if it doesn't I should still be in good shape. I'm confident I purchased the correct drive though.

    And the $400 drives are the BluRay burners.
     
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  6. Mark4germantank

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    Thx ill order one later today
    And I don't need a Burney just a replacement CD drive why not blu ready upgrade
     
    Mark4germantank, Mar 9, 2012
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    Mexic00ls Notebook Deity

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    also if your not in a hurry you could check the nbr marketplace for a replacement or an upgrade. thats were i got my bluray burner from practically brand new for $100

    This
     
    Mexic00ls, Mar 9, 2012
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    sorry that was a blu-ray burner which I want too ;)
     
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  9. Mark4germantank

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    Lol, it's cool
    And yea I been looking at market but makes me want to get way more things than I really need
    :)
     
    Mark4germantank, Mar 11, 2012
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