I know this would invalidate my already expired warranty, and I've already sourced a part on ebay.
thanks!
2007-04-17 00:27:38 · 7 answers · asked by mod_83 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
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Optical Drive
Dell™ Inspiron™ 6400/E1505 Service Manual
Your computer ships with a fixed optical drive installed.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to drives, store them in a safe, dry place when they are not installed in the computer. Avoid pressing down on them or placing heavy objects on top of them.
Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
Turn the computer upside-down and remove the M2.5 x 8-mm device security screw labeled with a lock icon ( ).
Insert a screwdriver into the indentation for the device security screw, and push the notch on the metal tab toward the media bay to release the optical drive from the media bay.
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optical drive in media bay
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indentation for M2.5 x 8-mm device security screw
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notch
Pull the drive out of the media bay.
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2007-04-17 00:35:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had a couple of different Dell Inspiron laptops, which have been very reliable. I am a software engineer (programmer) and so I need a reliable laptop with which to do my job. I don't have any real experience with Vista, so I can't really comment there. It looks like the accessories (ram, hard drive, etc.) offered are quite adequate, in fact somewhat better than the current Inspiron that I have.
2016-05-17 07:20:42 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a DELL user myself.
Buy your optic drive from DELL. It comes with a warranty.
Does the one you've sourced on e-Bay??
DELL will pick up again if faulty.
Where do you send the e-Bay purchase in case of non functionality??
Back to the point. You've got DELL, stay DELL. It'll save you a lot of aggravation.
2007-04-17 07:42:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes...optical drives are easy to replace...if you look at the bottom of the laptop...you will see a release button for the drive..just press and push and the release will let you take the optical drive out and replace it!
2007-04-17 00:37:34 · answer #4 · answered by Stuart B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really easy to do, just make sure you use a pen and a peice of paper to map out where all the screws (they will be different sizes) have come from and where everything plugs in.
2007-04-17 01:05:05 · answer #5 · answered by Gophur 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the eBay drive fits your PC, go for it.
2007-04-17 00:30:53 · answer #6 · answered by ELfaGeek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no idea.
2007-04-17 00:29:18 · answer #7 · answered by annabanana 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋