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    Added a new Blu-Ray Drive to my SXPS 1640

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Shawnm2, Apr 28, 2009.

  1. Shawnm2

    Shawnm2 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just insaled a new Blu-Ray drive to my 1640 got the same drive that dell uses Sony BC-5600S if any one wants to add blu ray to there system it at ebay for $135 us thats less than half of what dell charges to add when u order they wanted $300

    Ebay Item number: 120399872812
    Seller: bogielives
     
    Shawnm2, Apr 28, 2009
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    QuadAllegory Notebook Deity

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    If you got a system in the outlet very cheap and then put this in, it could be worth it. But you can add one new with the "better" option for $50.
     
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    fernandez21 Notebook Consultant

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    will this drive work in the xps 13?
     
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    When i orderd it form dell the blu ray was 300 extra as an option but if ur like me and alredy have your system this is the cheapest way to get blu ray some one her posted that dell wanted 380 for a refurbished drive and the only other place i found was at newegg for 300

    as for the 1340 it should work try to find what model they use in the 1340 if it the same as this one download the firmware from dell site if its not the same model get the firmware from sony most drives are the same size and shape just take the mounting brackets off the old drive and put them on the new one it will fit also u will need new software as the power dvd that came with yours wont play blu ray i got power dvd 9 ultra works great
     
    Shawnm2, Apr 28, 2009
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