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    replacing combo drive - heavy task

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by mludwig, Feb 6, 2005.

  1. mludwig

    mludwig Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I am considering replacing my combo drive with a dvd burner. I have learned that the majority of the new bare drives are sold with Cable Select setting. How could I find out which mode does my existing drive use? Are there any jumpers on slim drives?
     
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    There are not jumpers on slim optical drives. Master and slave settings are controlled by the firmware or dip switches in the drive. I had a NEC ND-5500A. It came set as master. I think the 6500 is the same.






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    mludwig Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,


    The one that currently sits in the bay is secondary master, so it could have both MASTER and CS setting. Would it be possible to replace it with a new CS drive?

    I have found a very good article about replacing slim optical drives, but unfortunately it is in German and my German knowledge is only mediocre. I managed to get an overall picture of the whole article, but tiny details are unclear.

    Anybody who is interested: http://www.pc-sonderposten.de/files/Slimline-FAQ.PDF
     
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