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    Changing DVD/CD-Rw Combo

    Discussion in 'Fujitsu' started by ForeMosT, Sep 17, 2004.

  1. ForeMosT

    ForeMosT Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is it possible to change the combo driver to a DVD Writer after buying it?
     
    ForeMosT, Sep 17, 2004
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    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Yes, but the DVD burner is expensive, as noted in a similar thread. $500 MSRP for the super drive.

    Editor in Chief http://www.bargainPDA.com and http://www.SPOTstop.com
     
    Brian, Sep 17, 2004
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    I did it with my P-2120- It cost about $150-- 9 mos ago. The same burner even updated is avail for about $130-140. It's very easy. See threads on the other Fujitso forum! (I'm not sure if you need to replace Toshiba w Toshiba or they are interchangable!

    SDM
     
    SDM, Sep 18, 2004
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    Actually i am very close to buy an E8010(Centr.1.8, 60gb Hdd and DVD/CD-WR Combo, 64mb 9700). I plan to change its harddisk and dvd/cd wr combo after buying it, i try to be sure that i can do it. If these options are ok for fujitsu, this provides it a big advantage against its competitors. This will be my first notebook. I made a hard search and after this search i can say that Fujitsu is a top quality make with its notebooks. Before my research i wasn't know this. If i buy an E8010, i promise i will make a detailed review to this forum :)
     
    ForeMosT, Sep 19, 2004
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    Supposively the DVDRW aka the Superdrive is actually made by Panasonic, the DVD/CDRW drive is made by Toshiba. It is possible to change it, but paying $500 bucks for is outrageous. Its just better to get an external or have it on a desktop.

    Fujitsu S6210: PentiumM 1.6Ghz 1GB DDR333 RAM 7K60 Hard Drive
     
    djxtamster, Sep 21, 2004
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    I am referring to a DVD-RW replacement-INTERNAL! I'll pull the website etc.
    Price was less than $140 sev months ago!!

    SDM
     
    SDM, Sep 21, 2004
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    http://avlogic.com/product.cgi?code=18030172

    Tosiba model # SD-R6372 was avail for $125 in June! There even may be newer models!!

    SDM
     
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    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=31564&item=6712438659&rd=1 i found a DVD Writer for FSC E series. What do you think? Is it possible to change the DVD/CD-Wr to a DVD writer as it is explained?
     
    ForeMosT, Oct 13, 2004
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