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Replacing An Internal Dell CD-RW Drive

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Nice thing with XP is that your computer will recognise the driver immediately. The procedure is simply Unscrew, unplug, pop out, pop in, plug in, screw in, and voila! Master/slave can be settled wth the "Cable select" if all else fails. Good luck bro.
 
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The following guide is from Dell's website for your computer model. The drive should only have one screw that is actually securing it to the computer. If you are facing the front of the computer, the screw will be on the left rear side of the drive. Once you remove that, it should slide on out.

Replacing the CD/DVD Drive

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</td> <td align="left" valign="top"> CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions provided in your Owner's Manual.</td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table border="0" cellpadding="4"> <tbody><tr> <td align="left" valign="top">
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</td> <td align="left" valign="top"> HINT: Drives sold by Dell come with their own operating software and documentation. After you install a drive, see the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing and using the drive software. </td> </tr> </tbody></table>
  1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu.
  2. Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer, turn them off now.
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</td> <td align="left" valign="top"> NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack. </td> </tr> </tbody></table>
  1. Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
  2. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
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</td> <td align="left" valign="top"> CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
  1. Remove the computer cover.
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</td> <td align="left" valign="top"> NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components. </td> </tr> </tbody></table>
  1. Remove the front panel.
  2. Remove the power and drive cables from the back of the drive.
  3. Remove the securing screw, and then slide the drive forward and remove it from the computer.
  4. Remove the two alignment screws from the drive, and then install them into the same screw holes on the new drive.
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  1. Ensure that the jumper setting on the new drive is set for "cable select" (see the documentation that came with the drive for information).
  2. Gently slide the drive into place.
  3. Once the drive is in place, apply pressure to ensure the drive is fully seated.
  4. Use the securing screw that came with the drive to attach the drive to the computer.
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</td> <td align="left" valign="top"> CAUTION: Match the colored strip on the cable with pin 1 on the drive (pin 1 is marked as "1").</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
  1. Connect the power and data cables to the new drive.
  2. Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents.
  3. Replace the front panel.
  4. Replace the computer cover.
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</td> <td align="left" valign="top"> NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. </td> </tr> </tbody></table>
  1. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
  2. See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation.
 
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IIRC Dell doesn't screw in drives. They have little plastic things that pop in the sides of the drive and allow it to lock in place. Try popping off the front of the case and see if there are 2 plastic tabs on the sides of the drive. Push them in and see if the drive will slide out.
 
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