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    Replacing Dell 1420 DVD Drive

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by General Klinger, Aug 21, 2008.

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    General Klinger Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have been looking into replacing the internal DVD drive with a Blu-Ray Drive. From the specs listed on the Dell website, it shouldn't be too hard as long as I buy the matching drive. I am confident my laptop can handle it. It's got a 2ghz Core 2 Duo, the upgraded 1400X900 screen and the NVidia 8400 card

    So my question is this. Which of these models listed is correct? And is it just as easy as swapping out drives?

    Panasonic UJ-120 Blu-Ray DVD CD Laptop Drive Burner
    MAT****A UJ-120 BD-R Blu-Ray DL Player DVD Multi Burner

    They are both listed on Ebay for under $200. Thanks for the opinions
     
    General Klinger, Aug 21, 2008
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    General Klinger Notebook Enthusiast

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    38 views and no one knows anything?
     
    General Klinger, Aug 22, 2008
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