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    dvd new controller !!!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by elbropablo, Jan 23, 2009.

  1. elbropablo

    elbropablo Notebook Enthusiast

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    elbropablo, Jan 23, 2009
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    That is not an operating system driver; it is a firmware update that will update the controller chip onboard the optical drive.

    Unless you have problems with your current DVDRW (i.e : Not detecting some disks, not burning some disk types/brands properly etc..) then no need to upgrade. If you decide to upgrade, make sure you have the exact same optical drive (HLDS: Hitachi GA10N), because if you flash it with a wrong version your drive will become unusable.

    Use Nero Infotool or Device Manager > DVD/CD-ROM drives to identify your drive model.
     
    PhoenixFx, Jan 23, 2009
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    seems to me that there is no DVD player because I can not install it, a shame.
    Thanks for answering my friend.
     
    elbropablo, Jan 24, 2009
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    bigdarkmad Notebook Evangelist

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    My DVD works fine for now.
    For as PhoenixFx said - I don't have plains to install this firmware, until I'm 100% sure it works well and it is for my computer.
    My DVD is recognized in control panel as:
    Optiarc DVD+-RW AD-7640S

    Just Little Input:
    My father by the way has HP Compaq nx9420 - on HP's page they have 1000 things (+ new bios) for his notebook, but his BIOS is from 2006.Still works great without any problems.
     
    bigdarkmad, Jan 25, 2009
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