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    Dell Inspiron 6400 Optical Drive Question

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by jumpoff, Dec 18, 2008.

  1. jumpoff

    jumpoff Newbie

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    Is it possible to swap out my Dell Inspiron 6400 CDRW/DVD drive with my Dell Latitude D610 DVDRW drive? They appear to be the same size but I noticed that my Dell Latitude D610 has that little module release clip on the optical drive. Would this cause an issue or am I able to swap them out with no problems.

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    jumpoff, Dec 18, 2008
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  2. frazell

    frazell Notebook Deity

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    Should be doable without any issue.

    You should see that any non standard addons (like that release clip) screw off to be easily removable.
     
    frazell, Dec 18, 2008
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    jumpoff Newbie

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    May sound like a dumb question, but what will keep the optical drive in place with out that little module release clip
     
    jumpoff, Dec 18, 2008
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    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    You should swap the faceplates on your will be fine. The lock mechanism is on the drive itself.
     
    atbnet, Dec 18, 2008
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