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    Replacement optical drive for Dell Inspiron 700m

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by E-literategirl, Oct 10, 2008.

  1. E-literategirl

    E-literategirl Newbie

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    THe DVD/CD RW drive in my laptop died recently. Have been scouring all the forums and websites that I can find to confirm appropriate replacement drive as this model is now 3 years old (SONY DW-D56A). Apparently, this drive has an abyssmal performance history, so I don't want to buy a refurb from Dell (which was the only solution their Support people offered).

    Can anyone suggest a replacement drive with a decent warranty/ not too expensive? Obviously, I need a slim-line with a 50 bit IDE connector. Problem is - all of the current models (SONY/NEC Optiarc, Samsung, Phillips) that I am seeing on the web have the connector on the right side (back) of the drive and mine is on the left. Appreciate any suggestions you can offer. Thanks, E
     
    E-literategirl, Oct 10, 2008
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  2. SpeedyMods

    SpeedyMods Notebook Deity

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    What thickness drive is in the 700m? You need to make sure it is the same.

    Greg
     
    SpeedyMods, Oct 11, 2008
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    ebay it......
     
    nomoredell, Oct 12, 2008
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    tential Notebook Consultant

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    My 700m's CD drive is annoying as well. It barely comes in and out now.
     
    tential, Oct 12, 2008
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