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    Latitude D600 DVD-RW upgrade?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by vcash, Jan 23, 2007.

  1. vcash

    vcash Notebook Consultant

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    Hi Guys,

    After 4 years of faithful service my DVD/CD-RW combo has kicked it. And instead of buying another Dvd/CD-RW drive, I would like to upgrade to a DVD-RW. Is this possible for the D600? Has anybody done this successfully? I see 2 models available on Dell.com but they are pretty expensive and I don't know if they will be compatible.

    http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=313-3201

    http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=313-4278

    I also found a cheaper one on NewEgg but again I question the compatibility.

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827152073

    Can someone tell me if I can get one of these drives and if it will fit okay in my Laptop? Or am I better off with an external? Thanks.
     
    vcash, Jan 23, 2007
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  2. LaZzZy_Dude

    LaZzZy_Dude Notebook Evangelist

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    Any of the 3 models mentioned above will work in your lappy. But one thing. They might not match the color of your lappy and the plastic bezel might not completely fit with your lappy. The ones sold by Dell will most likely fit the best.
     
    LaZzZy_Dude, Jan 23, 2007
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  3. NetBrakr

    NetBrakr Notebook Deity

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    Yeah, you have to remove the bezel of the old drive and put it on the new drive to make look nice. That is what I did.

    JC
     
    NetBrakr, Jan 23, 2007
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  4. vcash

    vcash Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks Guys - I think I will go with the NEC - don't care if the bezel fits or not? It gives it character without it!
     
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    NEC is very good brand. I got the same brand.

    JC
     
    NetBrakr, Jan 23, 2007
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  6. lilredfoxie

    lilredfoxie Notebook Evangelist

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    i think u gotta take apart ur old drive so u cant that lockin feature of the d-bay module, though dont hold me to it, all i kno is hte newer inspirons have it much easier on optical drive upgrades since they use the standard interface and flat bezel
     
    lilredfoxie, Jan 23, 2007
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