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    Adding new DVD R/W

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Hiker, Oct 7, 2010.

  1. Hiker

    Hiker Notebook Deity

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    The DVD R/W (Philips 2006) that came with laptop died and I went online to find a compatible one. Although it was supposed to be a Dell (refurbished) it turned out be have a HP sticker but was manufactured by Philips-BenQ (2007). Otherwise it looked exactly like the one that came out.

    Anyway, on to the possible problem. Without bothering to uninstall the old one in device manager, I just installed the new DCD R/W by slapping it in. Windows found it no problem and it's up and running, I'm just worried about having an old driver. Or would it be the same?
     
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  2. Alex

    Alex Super Moderator

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    Windows would most likely update if needed automaticaly

    When you try your cd writing software you will see if everything is fine



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    Alex, Oct 8, 2010
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