i have a hp pavalion d4100e with 1.5 gig of ram and i'm in the market for a new dvd/cd drive and i don't know where to start. any ideas is greatly appreciated.
2007-02-28 10:10:32 · 5 answers · asked by brutus 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Shouldnt make any difference! If your PC is compatible with one, its compatible with all!
2007-02-28 10:14:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any CD/DVD drive with an IDE connection will work fine on your PC.
LG, Lite-On, Pioneer .... whatever. Don't go nuts over brands... the technology behind them has pretty much peaked & a $40 DVD burner is as good as any.
regards,
Philip T
2007-02-28 10:16:21 · answer #2 · answered by Philip T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
follow the academic as HVS said (answer 3) yet make positive you earth your self to the chassis of the computer because the static electricity ought to harm factors on your computer. also make positive the link on the decrease back of the hot CD/DVD ROM rigidity is interior an similar position because the only you're pushing aside IE if the CD ROM you're pushing aside has the link in draw close you want to have the hot CD/DVD ROM an similar. If it really is a thoroughly new installation you obviously favor to remove the fascia plate to insert the rigidity secure the rigidity with the screws offered link to charm to close plug interior the IDE cable to the secondary IDE cable socket on motherboard and different end into decrease back of CD/DVD rigidity observed by the means adaptor. remove the earth cable you used to earth the static placed area decrease back on computer plug in mains and activate And BINGO shall we wish your in employer
2016-12-05 02:01:52 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your computer is a windows xp computer..! so anything willl work for this type of computer but anyways you can get a dual burner that has a dvd/cd rom together..... that will be your best bet www.tigerdirect.com has cheap prices on there roms
2007-02-28 10:16:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
HP is a proprietary syatem, which means you have to buy one from them.
2007-02-28 11:24:27 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋