jonno 357 Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 I have a cd rewriter in my PC tower and I have a seperate DVD ROM I want to replace the CD rewriter with a DVD rewriter Are they easy to install ? Do I need to load some software for the pc to recognise the new hardware ? What make do you recommend ? And mostly importantly how much to expect to pay ? Cheers. Keep it simple for a F77kwit Jonno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Simply power down the pc, remove lid (and front panel on some models) undo screws holding the cdr in place, slide forward to get better access to the plugs at the rear and remove them. As you have a dvd rom installed, your cd will be it's slave, as will the dvdrw... look for a series of pins in the back of the drive, and check that the same two have been joined together by a jumper plug. swap and replace. refit is a reversal of above. When you power up your pc will find new hardware and guide you through the process mate... nothing complicated. here are some prices. I personaly use either pioneer or liteon brands. http://www.pricegrabber.co.uk/search_attri...ord=pioneer+dvd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno 357 Posted August 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Simply power down the pc, remove lid (and front panel on some models) undo screws holding the cdr in place, slide forward to get better access to the plugs at the rear and remove them. As you have a dvd rom installed, your cd will be it's slave, as will the dvdrw... look for a series of pins in the back of the drive, and check that the same two have been joined together by a jumper plug. swap and replace. refit is a reversal of above. When you power up your pc will find new hardware and guide you through the process mate... nothing complicated. here are some prices. I personaly use either pioneer or liteon brands. http://www.pricegrabber.co.uk/search_attri...ord=pioneer+dvd Cheers Dave for the info Jonno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 Pinoneer DVR-111 for £29 including vat at overclockers.co.uk Best drive on the market, will burn everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno 357 Posted August 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 Thanks lads got it sorted now up and running Much appeciated Jonno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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