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    MediaDirect & Optical Drive Question

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by A.Lias, Aug 13, 2006.

  1. A.Lias

    A.Lias Notebook Consultant

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    Hey All:

    If I change my optical drive (from the standard DVD to a Pioneer DVR-K06 DL DVDRW) will MediaDirect still work? Also, has anyone tried this upgrade or will I be the first?

    Thanks in advance!

    -Alex
     
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    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    Yes, mediadirect will work. MD doesn't depend on the cd/dvd drive outside of the fact that the cd/dvd drive has to be able to read that kind of media (i.e. if you only used a cd drive, you wouldn't be able to watch DVDs). You shouldn't have to repair MD or do anything like that since you haven't messed with the partitions.
     
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  3. A.Lias

    A.Lias Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks a lot SG!


    When/if I do mess with the partitions, I'll be sure to use your guide so I don't mess MD up :)

    Again, thanks a bunch!
     
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