I can't get the tray to the dvd/rw to open. On my old dell, I just pushed the front and it would open. How does this one open to put a disc in? Thank
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Run your fingers over the front of the drive to the right side and you will feel the button to push in. Can't see it. I had to look in the manual.
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At the top right hand side of the unit is a vertical button push it in and the cd drive should open.
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Press the button in the right upper corner of the front panel. The button is narrow and long - hard to see.
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Hold the Stop key on the remote to Open the DVD tray press Setup select Preference Press 1,3,8,9,3,1 Press up/down key to select "0 http://www.videohelp.com/dvdhacks/philips-dvp-5982/8185
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Yes there is! It is not the clunky tray type either. There is a slit on the right hand side where the discs can slip in and out. This is what it is: Optical Drive: 8X Slot Load CD/DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)
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Hey Kaylin - when I first received the unit & held it in my hands - I asked myself that same question: "What is that thing on the side, if it's not a DVD drive?" Answer: "A mostly black piece of glossy plastic!" (LOL / I was hoping maybe the description got it wrong. But no.)It looks like it's "DESIGNED" to accommodate a DVD drive (perhaps in a more expensive model?)But from me to you (person-to-person) it ain't there. Hope this helps! :-)Brian Newberry
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There is a slot on the left side of the TV as you face it...it is the routine size for a DVD disc... Just need to push disc in until it starts in itself
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Are you placing the disc in with the data side facing you? I have had no problems.
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Mine has the Reinstall DVD for Windows 7 64 bit, and another DVD for drivers. What I really wanted to ask was for the Restore DVD -- a DVD that will restore the laptop to its original, out of the box state. However, none of the included DVDs provide that, not even the reinstall DVD and driver DVD. I emailed dell support and they agreed to provide me with a replacement drive to assist with my restore process.
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There is a button in the lower right side of the area where the usb ports are. It is not obvious and push it gently. The disc reader which is vertical should open.
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you can remove the dvd drive and put a hdd caddy. I did it without problem.
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if it is of the same manufacturer as the one I had, you should see a small metallic disc on the inside. Grab the disc firmly between thumb and forefinger of both hands and attempt to basically break it in half. That should do it, and don't worry about damaging it. It just goes back to normal.
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Same thing happened to me. I just bought mine from Amazon and received it yesterday. If fits into my husbands DELL though.I have no answer.
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This is straight out of my manual that came with the TV. Go to your source menu and scroll down to DVD. Select the DVD mode and then Insert your DVD. The data side of the Disc has to face towards the front of the unit. The player will load the Disc automatically and there will be an on screen indication letting you know that the Disc is reading properly. The DVD will switch to play mode automatically. The on screen Disc Menu will display for your selection. I'E' Play, Rewind, Fast forward, Etc. I have two of these 15 inch Curtis TV'S and both DVD players work just fine. If you still have problems with the DVD you might have to send the TV back for an exchange or a refund. Good luck! This is straight out of my manual that came with the TV. Go to your source menu and scroll down to DVD. Select the DVD mode and then Insert your DVD. The data side of the Disc has to face towards the front of the unit. The player will load the Disc automatically and there will be an on screen indication letting you know that the Disc is reading properly. The DVD will switch to play mode automatically. The on screen Disc Menu will display for your selection. I'E' Play, Rewind, Fast forward, Etc. I have two of these 15 inch Curtis TV'S and both DVD players work just fine. If you still have... » Read More This is straight out of my manual that came with the TV. Go to your source menu and scroll down to DVD. Select the DVD mode and then Insert your DVD. The data side of the Disc has to face towards the front of the unit. The player will load the Disc automatically and there will be an on screen indication letting you know that the Disc is reading properly. The DVD will switch to play mode automatically. The on screen Disc Menu will display for your selection. I'E' Play, Rewind, Fast forward, Etc. I have two of these 15 inch Curtis TV'S and both DVD players work just fine. If you still have problems with the DVD you might have to send the TV back for an exchange or a refund. Good luck! « Show Less
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mine opened very easily--just tried again. turn it counter clockwise --push to the right where it says open
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It's hard to see from the picture, but the DVD drive is mounted so the tray comes out the front panel. As shown, the tray would come out in an "up and down" fashion. The computer itself can easily placed "long side down" so tray would come out in the more conventional "left to right" position. Based on what I saw, I don't believe there is room for a second DVD Drive OR and extra Hard Drive. Computer is very small (Small Form Factor), and very quite. Hope this helps
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I purchased a free standing DVDRW from Dell. It connects with USB and was about $45.
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In my opinion, Dell should include a recovery/ re-installation disc as part of the purchase... but, unfortunately, they don't. It's my understanding, however, that after you register your computer, you can contact Dell and request a recovery disc. I haven't done this... yet. It should be interesting to see if Dell charges anything for the re-install disc. In regards to shipping to Puerto Rico... I don't know; but, I can't imagine why there would be a problem with that.
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Yes, it is tray loading and it opens and closes similar to a laptop disc drive. It unlocks and you pull out the tray, insert disc and push it shut to lock. Pretty simple...