Install internal DVD burner

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Can someone tell me how complicated it is to instal an internal DVD burner in
my computer...can I do it or will I need to take it to an expert?
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In news:5B395E4A-DE86-41D5-8A53-600D74989788@microsoft.com,
hunt <hunt@discussions.microsoft.com> typed:

> Can someone tell me how complicated it is to instal an internal
> DVD
> burner in my computer...


Typically, installing any IDE drive, DVD or any other kind, is
easy, and takes only a few minutes. You open up the case and do
the following:

1. Set the jumper on the drive (and on any other drive on the
same IDE cable) according to the instructions.

2. Mount the drive using the four supplied screws

3. Plug in the IDE cable

4. Plug in the power cable.


> can I do it or will I need to take it to an
> expert?


Sorry, I don't know how to assess your skills from where I sit.
You'll have to decide that for yourself. If you've never
installed a drive before, you may want to ask a friend with more
experience to work with you the first time

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Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
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Thanks for the information! Doesn't sound to tough, so I think I'll try it

"Ken Blake" wrote:

> In news:5B395E4A-DE86-41D5-8A53-600D74989788@microsoft.com,
> hunt <hunt@discussions.microsoft.com> typed:
>
> > Can someone tell me how complicated it is to instal an internal
> > DVD
> > burner in my computer...
>
>
> Typically, installing any IDE drive, DVD or any other kind, is
> easy, and takes only a few minutes. You open up the case and do
> the following:
>
> 1. Set the jumper on the drive (and on any other drive on the
> same IDE cable) according to the instructions.
>
> 2. Mount the drive using the four supplied screws
>
> 3. Plug in the IDE cable
>
> 4. Plug in the power cable.
>
>
> > can I do it or will I need to take it to an
> > expert?
>
>
> Sorry, I don't know how to assess your skills from where I sit.
> You'll have to decide that for yourself. If you've never
> installed a drive before, you may want to ask a friend with more
> experience to work with you the first time
>
> --
> Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
> Please reply to the newsgroup
>
>
>
>
>

 

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In news:719C641D-BF11-4813-9C68-7327D9881D1C@microsoft.com,
hunt <hunt@discussions.microsoft.com> typed:

> Thanks for the information! Doesn't sound to tough, so I think
> I'll
> try it


You're welcome, and good luck.

--
Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
Please reply to the newsgroup


> "Ken Blake" wrote:
>
>> In news:5B395E4A-DE86-41D5-8A53-600D74989788@microsoft.com,
>> hunt <hunt@discussions.microsoft.com> typed:
>>
>>> Can someone tell me how complicated it is to instal an
>>> internal
>>> DVD
>>> burner in my computer...
>>
>>
>> Typically, installing any IDE drive, DVD or any other kind, is
>> easy, and takes only a few minutes. You open up the case and
>> do
>> the following:
>>
>> 1. Set the jumper on the drive (and on any other drive on the
>> same IDE cable) according to the instructions.
>>
>> 2. Mount the drive using the four supplied screws
>>
>> 3. Plug in the IDE cable
>>
>> 4. Plug in the power cable.
>>
>>
>>> can I do it or will I need to take it to an
>>> expert?
>>
>>
>> Sorry, I don't know how to assess your skills from where I
>> sit.
>> You'll have to decide that for yourself. If you've never
>> installed a drive before, you may want to ask a friend with
>> more
>> experience to work with you the first time
>>
>> --
>> Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
>> Please reply to the newsgroup

 

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"hunt" <hunt@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:5B395E4A-DE86-41D5-8A53-600D74989788@microsoft.com...
> Can someone tell me how complicated it is to instal an internal DVD burner
> in
> my computer...can I do it or will I need to take it to an expert?
> --
> hunt

How complicated: Not.



Can you do it: Depends. Are you mechanically inclined? Can you read and
follow instructions? If answer to both is yes, then break out the old
computer manual, and the installation manual that comes with your DVD and
have at it. If the answer to either one is no, then I suggest you take it
to a computer shop.



Cajunswabbie

 

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check here
http://www.sharkyextreme.com/hardware/guides/build_computer/6.shtml

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"hunt" <hunt@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Can someone tell me how complicated it is to instal an internal DVD burner
> in
> my computer...can I do it or will I need to take it to an expert?
> --
> hunt