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    Dell E1505 CDRW/DVD combo swap to DVD burner, anyone?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by coolmen777, May 1, 2006.

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    Hello everyone. I am new here - my first post. Just bought 2 dell e1505 laptops. System I bought to keep (T2400, ATI x1400, WSVGA + TrueLife, 60GB 7200 RPM) didn't have a DVD burner (bought it at Dell Outlet - didn't have an option to upgrade). So I bought another system cheap that has a DVD burner. Now I am wandering how to swap the drives. Do I have to take the laptop apart or is there an easier way (certain screws without fully opening the system). Hope someone has an answer or maybe even procedure. I am pretty mechanically inclined. Thanks in advance.
    Val
     
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    Thanks - I knew that it should be simple. Thanks. Now, I am going to swap the drives and be merry. I got a great system for under $800 shipped.
    Dell rocks (and so are the coupons).
     
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    Youre welcome.

    Yeah, I love their coupon codes. I just bought my sister a B130, regularly cost $999 w/o shipping & handling and tax, but I used $300 off coupon code, the price is $764, including free shipping and handling and tax.

    JC
     
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