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    Which DVD Drive?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Balugabutt, Nov 17, 2006.

  1. Balugabutt

    Balugabutt Newbie

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    My Sony D56A burner is dying so I am looking for a new one. Anyone have any opinions on which replacement drive I should go for?
     
    Balugabutt, Nov 17, 2006
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I personally like NECs and LGs. Use high quality media for best results no matter the drive.
     
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  3. Gator

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    Yes, one of the cheap ones in a Black Friday ad.
     
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  4. moon angel

    moon angel Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    I've had 3 LG burners, 2 for desktops and one in my current laptop and they are tops, I can thoroughly recommend an LG. Mine is a GMA-4082N but I have no idea if it's compatible with your notebook or not!
     
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  5. Balugabutt

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    Thanks guys. I think I am going to go with the NEC 5540 from Newegg.

    Anyone know if it works with the Inspiron 6000?
     
    Balugabutt, Nov 17, 2006
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    ChangFest Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah it will. You'll have to switch faceplates to get it to line up properly.
     
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  7. Charles P. Jefferies

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    I use a Sony DW-D56A as well; lately mine has had some problems reading certain discs. I would definitely go for an NEC drive, they are of very high quality, and are also very quiet.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Nov 17, 2006
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    I got a NEC DVD Burner (6750A) to replace CDRW/DVD combo drive, and I love it.

    JC
     
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    moon angel Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Are most dvd drives in laptops interchangeable now or is this a dell thing?
     
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    Its definitely not a Dell thing. I know that some other brands laptop can change the drive.

    JC
     
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  11. Charles P. Jefferies

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    The optical drive in most laptops is removable; look on the bottom of your laptop under the drive, and there should be two screws; remove those, and the drive can slide out.

    The only potential problem with upgrading the optical drive on certain laptops is the benzel - sometimes it is a special shape. Normally it can be interchanged with the generic benzel on the new drive though.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Nov 17, 2006
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