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    Dell Latitude D600, Module DVDROM to DVDRW?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by NetBrakr, Feb 26, 2008.

  1. NetBrakr

    NetBrakr Notebook Deity

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    Hey guys,

    I just got the Dell Latitude D600 w/ DVDROM. I also got Dell Inspiron 1150 w/ DVDRW. I am wondering can I switch the drives, so I can sell my 1150? I know I may have to do extra work w/ the module DVDROM. Is it possible? Does anyone switch drives from D series laptop to another laptop?

    TIA.

    JC
     
  2. jaycee

    jaycee Notebook Consultant

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    If both the lappy comes with modular optical drives, yes, then, they can be swapped.
     
  3. siLc

    siLc Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    If the Inspiron does not have the modular drive, you can still swap them. You just need to pull the DVDRW out of the Inspiron and get the DVD-ROM out of the modular bay bracket which encases it. Then you can simply put the DVDRW in place of the DVD-ROM and vice versa.
    At least my D630`s modular bay DVDRW looks like it can swapped out the way described.
     
  4. NetBrakr

    NetBrakr Notebook Deity

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    Thanks siLc. Do you know how many screws needs to be taken out inorder to free the drive out of the module casing? I counted 5.

    JC