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    M1730, upgrade internal drive or buy external?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Rizen7, Jul 23, 2009.

  1. Rizen7

    Rizen7 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey, im looking to upgrade my DVD Drive (DVDRW) becuase its painfully slow (4x), should I replace the internal - if so whats compatible for the m1730, and where would be the best place to buy it?

    or would it be easier to buy an external?

    the only reason I would prefer internal is obviously tidyness :)
     
    Rizen7, Jul 23, 2009
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    jesse6749 Notebook Deity

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    I replaced mine with a Blue Ray drive, the drive is a standard slim drive that fits most laptops, you only move the face plate and also the locking bracket from the old drive to the new one and slide it in the laptop and lock it in. Note: there is only one screw holding the drive in the laptop so it is very easy to change.
     
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    Rizen7 Notebook Enthusiast

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    hi jesse, what brand and where did you get it? thanks
     
    Rizen7, Jul 24, 2009
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