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    Can I add a blu-ray?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by mstgkillr, Nov 23, 2009.

  1. mstgkillr

    mstgkillr Notebook Guru

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    I just reveived my new M17x to replace my M1730. The problem is I wanted a blu-ray player but since the computer was a replacement, I couldn't add it when it was being built. Can I swap out the drive with a blu-ray drive? I don't need to burn blu-ray, I just need to play it. What drive should I get and how much should it cost?

    Thanks in advance for any help.
     
    mstgkillr, Nov 23, 2009
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  2. Probound

    Probound Notebook Guru

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    Dude I have a question. Are you just changing PC or were you having massive issues with your m1730?

    Besides that: Well I know exactly what you want cause I am wanting to do the same thing haha. You can add a Blu-Ray Drive but you would have to send it back into Dell in order to have them install it.
    I have been looking for a slot load Blu-ray drive on the internet for a while now and can't seem to find one(for the M17x that is). But you can call dell as I have and they will give you the information such as prices and such


    Here is there Link for Dells Order Support Line:

    http://support.dell.com/support/top...rt/dellcare/byphone_ord?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs

    They should be able to help you find prices and answer any questions you have.

    Also here is a link for an External Blu-ray Drive for sale on Ebay:
    http://cgi.ebay.com/EXTERNAL-USB-Bl...e_Internal?hash=item563740cc9f#ht_1662wt_1165
     
    Probound, Nov 23, 2009
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  3. cookinwitdiesel

    cookinwitdiesel Retired Bencher

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    You can order it and install it yourself, just has to be a Slot Load Mini SATA Slot load Blu Ray drive - any brand will work. The installation will be a pain though, have to take most of the machine apart to get to it.
     
    cookinwitdiesel, Nov 23, 2009
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  4. mstgkillr

    mstgkillr Notebook Guru

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    Well actually it was a replacement for my M1710... Dell was supposed to send the Alienware M17x but shipped the M1730 instead. Luckily Dell agreed to exchange the M1730 for the M17x. Yes, I was having a lot of issues with the M1710, they basicly replaced everything and it was still overheating to the point it of going through GPU's on a weekly basis.

    Anyone have any part numbers for the bluray drive?
     
    mstgkillr, Nov 23, 2009
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    mstgkillr Notebook Guru

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    What brand and model number bluray player does Dell use for the M17x?

    What about the bluray burner?
     
    mstgkillr, Nov 23, 2009
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    fastlappy Notebook Evangelist

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    blu ray burner is uj235a by panasonic

    blu ray player is bc5600s sony

    these are the only 2 compatible at this time.....as far as I know
     
    fastlappy, Nov 24, 2009
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