Can I install an internal dvd drive? If so, does anyone know the part number?
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"You can buy an external DVD," I was told. I didn't ask about whether I could install an internal drive and haven't heard about anyone doing so.
1978983
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.
1644458
yes BUT the bezel might not fit pull your drive and search by model # on the dvd drive
389321
I don't have the same dvd drive that you have, but I do have two different drives removed from broken laptops ( 1 - HP, the other not sure who was the manufacturer. By plugging into USB port on my Acer laptop, I can boot to a bootable CD/DVD.
1107598
There is plenty of space for internal dvd drives. You could put several in. You can install windows without a dvd rom by downloading it. You might put a light version of Linux on your computer and use that to download windows.
963916
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.
92130
No, there is no dvd drive. Just buy an external if you need to load something on dvd.
2221277
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.
1063493
It has a DVD RW drive, but I haven't used it yet so can't tell you how well it works.
1041673
you can remove the dvd drive and insert a cady that can be purchased on ebay. hope this helps
1248191
Maybe you can download the drivers online, not sure you might need that disc or perhaps is there a way of copying the disc content onto a runable application on a hard drive.
1007955
In my case I have using an IDE DVD drive connected to a SATA socket on the motherboard and it works perfectly. Good luck.
1293089
You will have to purchase an external DVD/CD-ROM drive. AMAZON has several for sale.
543936
There is no internal cd/dvd player included in this model. The reasons being that most media content is delivered online, the internal version draws down the battery life and to be an "Ultrabook" it must be no more than .23" thick. If you find that you are really missing your cd/dvd drive buy an external USB model and use it when needed.
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Your DVD has to have the same interface that your hard drive has like SATA and SATA then the external with work with the USB 3.0 like any 3.0 or if the inside interface is a old IDE that means the hard drive and DVD must have that to connect to the inclosure... just plain old horse sence, since does that make cents????AL
2196380
I highly doubt it has an internal disc drive. I don't remember because I returned it so quickly, because it was so painfully slow. It might have an external.
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I would invest in a DVD/CD USB drive for installation. Be sure to have all the drivers available on a flashdrive.