I have a Dell Optiplex 780 SFF desktop that came with a DVD ROM drive. I want to replace it with a DVD RW. Is this the correct product? Thanks !
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This unit will fit like a glove. You have to turn off your PC of course and then just remove the old one and keep the cables connected to your motherboard and once your pc starts back up it will reconfigure it. You will have to install DVD burning software to use the burning features. Good Luck and Enjoy!
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No you should be able to as long as you can change the dvd drive code for that particular board. Every board has a specific dvd drive code.
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as someone has already mentioned, you would only know its compatibility once you have taken the broken dvd drive out of the dell inspiron laptop. in most cases, the dvd drive is secured by one screw on the flipside of the laptop. remove the screw and pull the dvd drive out of the laptop. once you've taken it out, check the model number and compare with this replacement drive. and most likely, it is compatible and would work just fine. in my case, the replacement face was not exactly the same as the broken unit. however, functionally it works just fine.
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Sorry no. It's just a standard DVDRW drive that's in-built. At least my particular model's is in-built.
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I might not have the correct terminology. I originally ordered the Toshiba Samsung TS-L632 Internal DVD±RW LightScribe DVD±R DL IDE/PATA Slim Drive Burner for my Laptop but it was the wrong DVD ROM. It was IDE/PATA and I needed SATA. I returned this one. I then ordered the Toshiba 8x Sata Internal Slimline Dvd Burner Emergency Eject Hole Limited Quantities . The one I have is TS-L633M. This one came with LightScribe but was never mentioned in the description. When I did the review I might've done the wrong DVD ROM on the wrong item. I apologize if I did. I have the Toshiba 8x Sata Internal Slimline Dvd Burner Emergency Eject Hole Limited Quantities. It is a great DVD ROM. I hope I was of some help. I might not have the correct terminology. I originally ordered the Toshiba Samsung TS-L632 Internal DVD±RW LightScribe DVD±R DL IDE/PATA Slim Drive Burner for my Laptop but it was the wrong DVD ROM. It was IDE/PATA and I needed SATA. I returned this one. I then ordered the Toshiba 8x Sata Internal Slimline Dvd Burner Emergency Eject Hole Limited Quantities . The one I have is TS-L633M. This one came with LightScribe but was never mentioned in the description. When I did the review I might've done the wrong DVD ROM on the wrong item. I apologize if I did. I have the Toshiba 8x Sata Internal... » Read More I might not have the correct terminology. I originally ordered the Toshiba Samsung TS-L632 Internal DVD±RW LightScribe DVD±R DL IDE/PATA Slim Drive Burner for my Laptop but it was the wrong DVD ROM. It was IDE/PATA and I needed SATA. I returned this one. I then ordered the Toshiba 8x Sata Internal Slimline Dvd Burner Emergency Eject Hole Limited Quantities . The one I have is TS-L633M. This one came with LightScribe but was never mentioned in the description. When I did the review I might've done the wrong DVD ROM on the wrong item. I apologize if I did. I have the Toshiba 8x Sata Internal Slimline Dvd Burner Emergency Eject Hole Limited Quantities. It is a great DVD ROM. I hope I was of some help. « Show Less
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According to the product detail page, it comes with DVD-+R/CDRW, that means it can read and write CD's but cannot write DVD discs. We at designix-us offers is with DVD/CD-RW Combo optical drive, which means the drive can read and write on both CD's and DVD discs. Most often times this laptops comes with either depending on the specs at time of manufacture.
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Mine does have the dvd-rw, does NOT have a floppy drive installed. Mine only has a rectangular "tap out" where the floppy drive is shown in the picture. Another draw-back is that my unit did NOT come with a rescue cd, which means that if you want to install/use "Recovery Console", you're on your own. Nevertheless, I agree with the others about this being a really good machine.
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Thank you for the resource. I did order the computer from Amazon. Actually when I thought about, I rarely used the DVD drive in my Acer notebook. An outboard one will be just fine for my purposes.
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You were a little vague in regards to the model of your Optiplex PC, What I have seen on the Dell site ( http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/optiplex-desktops?ST=dell%20optiplex%20pc&dgc=ST&cid=263751&lid=4781432&acd=12309152537461010#!facets=116823~0~3611733&p=1 ) your hard drive slot is 3.5". The interface should not be an issue changing from IDE to SATA. That is exactly what this card was designed to do. You may want to also check this site for the many variations of your Optiplex system. ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dell_OptiPlex )
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Thank you Frolian. I've been trying to burn a DVD for a couple hours, and I didn't know until you shared. I have DVD+R DVDs. You're my hero!!
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hello Marvin. actually I ended up with a optiplex 960, refurbished. I would search the dell info on the web for info. Dave
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I used this in my OptiPlex USFF 990 to replace the OEM DVD drive and it works great. It may work for you if your laptop or current DVD supports SATA.
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The ones pictured are DVD+RW, the ones in the blue/white packaging are DVD-RW. The +RW have advantages over the -RWs but depends on the DVD drive you have. If you have a DVD-RW drive, you will not get the advantages of +RWs. Too much to explain. See this online article:http://www.askdavetaylor.com/whats_the_difference_between_dvdr_dvdr_dvdrw_dvdrw_and_dvdram.html
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Yes it will! Please insure your current unit has the vga, usb, lan, and usb punchouts on the left. And the DVD punch out on the right. If so all of the undermount assemblies will be the same. Good luck!
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My luck was poor...I ordered a Notebook with Windows 7, Core i5 and DVD-RW and received a Windows 8, Core i3 and no DVD drive. Now I can't get a RA# to return it.
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My reading of Dell site forum user and tech discussions of graphic card specs for Dell Optiplex 780 SFF only 1 slot graphics cards will fit unless the user is willing to void warranty and modify the card. That said, Dell has 4 form factors for the Optiplex 780 series and a Google search can reveal the specif specs for add-ons including graphics cards.
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check this out http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/342274-28-dell-optiplex-gx620-upgrade Also here http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/273320-28-dell-optiplex-gx620-hard-drive-upgrade