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Posted November 27th, 2007 08:00
Thanks so much...My top drive just says CD the bottom CD RW. I know that when I duplicate an audio disc I put the original in the top.Can I install the internal myself? And what would you recommend for an external? Something simple...I would really just use it for watching DVDs.225
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Posted November 27th, 2007 11:00
Hi Wendover,
The installation of the internal drive is not hard so yes I believe you can do it. Although not set in stone, a good habit, go to Device Manager, select the CD-ROM and click Uninstall, then shut the system down.
Dell uses the Cable Select jumper setting, not Master/Slave so set the jumper to CS. Here is a nice link on the jumper setting.
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6603_7-5118840-4.html
Here is your User Manual to help with the installation of the drive and what to expect when you open the case.
4600 series, Adding or Replacing a CD drive
As for an external drive, your system has USB 2.0 ports so any USB 2.0 drive should work. You can searcg the New Egg link I gave you for "external drives"
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Posted November 26th, 2007 23:00
Hi Wendover,
If you wish to keep both of those internal drives, then yes you will need to purchase an external drive. The 4600 series only supports (2)- 5.25" bays.
If the Top drive is a standard CD-ROM, not a DVD-ROM, then I would replace it with a DVD+/-RW.
You can pick one for less than $40 now. New Egg has the Plextor for $69.99, then you have a $30 rebate, dropping it too at the $40 mark.
Happy Holidays !
Jeff
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