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November 11th, 2004 22:00

Does NEC 6500A fit into Inspiron 600m Bay?

Hi,
 
I am considering to upgrade my new 600m from 24x CDRW / DVD combo to a NEC 6500A dual DVD+/- RW.
 
Has anyone tried to use the NEC 6500A in 600m? Does it fit well?
 
What is the actual model / part number for the 8x DVD+/- RW for 600m if you upgrade it during your ordering process?
 
thx,
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    Posted November 12th, 2004 15:00

    superfire,

    I don’t think we sell that drive with the 600m.
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    Posted November 12th, 2004 16:00

    thanks for the reply.

     

    Does anyone know if the 6500A from NEC would fit into the i600m? I would like to buy the 8x DVD +/- RW dual layer driver.

    Also, I cannot find the part of "8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer write capability" from Dell Part Section for purchase thou.

    This part is for 600m which it shows as an option for 600m during ordering a new 600m.

    thanks.

    Message Edited by superfire on 11-12-2004 12:43 PM

    Message Edited by superfire on 11-12-2004 12:43 PM

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    Posted November 13th, 2004 03:00

    if it's offered as an option it probably will. i just got mines from an online site today, shipped in two days. 200 dollars with shipping, kind of a lot. the only thing is that the faceplate might not be the same, and mine indents in, but functions perfect. i just have to find a faceplate for my computer (5150) now. the site i got mines from is atacom.com. it's also available at newegg. gotta go into the slim laptop section to find it though, and it's much cheaper here but it's not in stock right now.
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    Posted November 13th, 2004 03:00

    did you buy the NEC 6500a for your 5150?

    pls let me know if it fits or not. thx.

    i see your dVD rw from atacom.com. it said it comes w/o software. how are you going to get the drivers for the dvd rw drive? thx in advance

    Message Edited by superfire on 11-12-2004 11:42 PM

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    Posted November 13th, 2004 12:00

    yes, it's a NEC 6500a drive. the drive fitted perfect in my 5150, but there's like a gap cause the faceplate is different. which leaves an indented space. and the faceplate that was on my combo drive doesn't fit this drive. trying to find the faceplate for this drive and my 5150 (for you, it's the 600m, not sure if it's different as far as the computer goes), otherwise i have to live with the gap and a black faceplate. but the drive still functions perfect if your willing to live with that. as far as the drivers go, it automatically detected and installed them. the only thing was that after i put it in, i just had to restart my computer for it to show up, which wasn't a big deal. other then that, very good drive. :)
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    Posted November 21st, 2004 04:00

    I have one... I have one... in my 600m. An Inspiron 8600 user sold theirs (well, the 6100A, but firmware is my friend) and it fit perfectly.
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    Posted November 21st, 2004 04:00

    rp3w600m
     
    did you have to do any modification on the NEC 6100a?
     
    did it fit to your 600m right out of the box???
     
    thanks and i cannot wait to buy it if it fits without any problems or does not require any additional modification (hardware) in order to fit the 600m