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long tom

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    help with installation of dvd rewriter
    « on: November 03, 2006, 05:36:22 AM »
    I would like to install a dvd rewriter, but I have limited knowledge and experience of how to install one or how to use it after installed.

    Can anyone give me information on what to do.

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    Re: help with installation of dvd rewriter
    « Reply #1 on: November 03, 2006, 05:56:05 AM »
    Let's start by finding out some details about the machine, operating system, what drives are in there now, etc.

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      Re: help with installation of dvd rewriter
      « Reply #2 on: November 03, 2006, 08:02:37 AM »
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      Let's start by finding out some details about the machine, operating system, what drives are in there now, etc.



      The operating system is Windows XP, it has an LG CD/DVD player, an A-Open disk rewriter 48 x 12 x 50,  is there anything else would you like to know

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      Re: help with installation of dvd rewriter
      « Reply #3 on: November 03, 2006, 02:18:36 PM »
      Open the case/side panel of the machine. Make sure you have dis-connected the power source.There will be 2 flat ribbon cables coming from the MBoard one to the Hard drive and the other to a CD drive if you have one. Use the CD / empty one not the HDD one.
      Mount the drive using the screws provided. The ribbon cable has a tab on one side this goes towards the top of the drive. Make sure it is seated firmly.
      The second connector is called a Molex and supplies power to the unit. It is a 4 pin connector and is flat on one side. The flat side goes toward the bottom of the burner. Make sure this is seated firmly as well.

      For now leave the side cover/case off to make sure things run properly.
      Plug in the power and turn the machine on. hit the power switch on the burner and put a data CD in and open Windows Explorer. If you are able to see the contents of the data CD then congratulations you have done everything properly !
      Replace your case/side panel and Happy Burning !
      « Last Edit: November 03, 2006, 02:19:52 PM by patio »
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        Re: help with installation of dvd rewriter
        « Reply #4 on: November 04, 2006, 03:26:38 AM »
        Thank you Egghead for the infomation, even with my limited experience I understand what you said.
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        Re: help with installation of dvd rewriter
        « Reply #5 on: November 04, 2006, 04:58:25 PM »
        Who is Egghead? ;D
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        Re: help with installation of dvd rewriter
        « Reply #6 on: November 04, 2006, 06:32:47 PM »
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        Re: help with installation of dvd rewriter
        « Reply #7 on: November 04, 2006, 08:53:57 PM »
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        I was just trying to get the OP straightened out. ;D

        I know if I'm around long enough that'll happen to my
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        Re: help with installation of dvd rewriter
        « Reply #8 on: November 04, 2006, 10:10:43 PM »
        You may be well on your way already....
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        Re: help with installation of dvd rewriter
        « Reply #9 on: November 05, 2006, 10:32:36 AM »
        How and when did i become an egghead ? ?

        I thought that designation belonged exclusively to the Coroner...

        All Hail the Coroner...

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