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    How hard is it to install bluray drive in 1647?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by KOTULCN, Apr 16, 2010.

  1. KOTULCN

    KOTULCN Notebook Evangelist

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    So Dell sent me a 1647 as a replacement for a faulty 1640 but they didnt install the bluray drive like my 1640 had, and now they said that they are not going to ! My 1640 has a slot load bluray drive in it and I want to swap them myself, how hard is this? Is there a tutorial on the interwebs at all?
     
    KOTULCN, Apr 16, 2010
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  2. bipul_fx

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    I am not sure how easy it is. Here is the Service Manual of XPS16. Just download it and run index.htm and it will give you step by step in dis-assembly of this system.
     
    bipul_fx, Apr 17, 2010
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  3. E.D.U.

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    There is the Dell manual with pictures. The " service manual" is the one you probably want. So they will send the BR drive to you? If you have "At-home service" they should be able to come do it for you, if you want.
     
    E.D.U., Apr 17, 2010
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    It was actually pretty easy thanks
     
    KOTULCN, Apr 17, 2010
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    So I can request a Blu Ray drive and have it installed by a tech? Is there any way that I can get the part from Dell to do it myself?
     
    Bowlerguy92, Apr 17, 2010
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