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    CD/DVD Drive's Face Plate

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by NetBrakr, Apr 26, 2006.

  1. NetBrakr

    NetBrakr Notebook Deity

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    Hello,

    If I get a new CD/DVD drive, how hard is to remove the face plate of the old one and installit to the new drive (if possible can you show me a picture), or is not possible?

    Thanks

    JC
     
    NetBrakr, Apr 26, 2006
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  2. qwester

    qwester Notebook Virtuoso

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    It is not hard to remove it. Just a few latches holding it place that can be undone with a flat head screw driver. Problem is, it might not fit on the other drive if the latch positions & sizes is not identical
     
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  3. NetBrakr

    NetBrakr Notebook Deity

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    Yeah, that is the other problem that I am worrried. I was thinking to get the same brand drive as my laptop came with, which is Samsung, so i get more chance to fit the face plate, but sadly, Samsung is not making DVDRW drive. :(

    JC
     
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Is this for the Inspiron 1150?
     
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    Yes it is.

    JC
     
    NetBrakr, Apr 26, 2006
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