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    Swapping in Blu Ray

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by ski_merlin, Sep 22, 2008.

  1. ski_merlin

    ski_merlin Notebook Guru

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    Hey guys,

    I was just interested in swapping in a Blu Ray disc player instead of the standard CD W/RW DVD W/RW that I have in my 1530.

    Is there any way to do this? And if so, how much do you think it'd cost to get the drive?

    Thanks,
    ~J
     
    ski_merlin, Sep 22, 2008
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  2. eL_eRiC

    eL_eRiC Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't think its possible because Dell put in the slot-load drive instead of the tray-load. Sucks I know :(.
     
    eL_eRiC, Sep 22, 2008
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    ElevenBee Notebook Enthusiast

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    cheapest I've seen the uj-225 drive going for is around $600 US before shipping. its even more expensive from Dell when they have it in stock.
     
    ElevenBee, Sep 22, 2008
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    ElevenBee Notebook Enthusiast

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    deffinitely possible... just have to take more apart than you would in a regualr modular bay kinda setup... that and the drive is expensive.
     
    ElevenBee, Sep 22, 2008
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    oh okay, maybe i'll upgrade sometime. Thanks
     
    eL_eRiC, Sep 22, 2008
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