Internal Slim DVD +/-RW & CD-RW Combo Drive for Dell Notebooks. 8X Double Layer
This drive works for:
Dell Latitude D Series, such as:
Latitude D400, D410
Latitude D500, D505, D510,
Latitude D600, D605, D610
Latitude D800, D805, D810
Del Latitude X300
Dell Inspiron 8500, 8600, 9100
Dell Inspiron 300m, 500m, 505m, 510m, 600m, 605m
Dell Inspiron XPS
Dell Precision M20, M60, M70
Options: You can order "Bare Drive Only" or "Drive with Caddy Kit". To install the bare drive into your laptop, you need to re-use your current CD drive caddy kit(mounting frame and adapter). If you do not have the required frame and adapter, you can select the "Drive with Caddy Kit" in the options window.
This is the optional caddy kit we are talking about:
Click here to see "Dell Notebook Optical Drive Caddy Kit -D003".
This powerful storage device is a functional technology that enables PC manufacturers to deliver unprecedented DVD and CD computing capabilities in their mobile devices. Until now, only desktop computers have had the luxury of DVD recordability for applications such as audio/video editing and personal digital compilations.
<Features:
Supports for DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, disc read & write
DVD+R Double Layer 2.4X
Defect management for reliable data writing
Buffer Under Run Free Technology
Specifications:
Data Transfer Rate Read CD: 3.6 MB/sec (24x)
Data Transfer Rate Read DVD: 10.8 MB/sec (8x)
Data Transfer Rate Write on CD Record: 3.6 MB/sec (24x)
Data Transfer Rate Write on CD Rewritable: 3.6 MB/sec (24x)
Data Transfer Rate Write on DVD-R: 10.8 MB/sec (8x)
Data Transfer Rate Write on DVD+R: 10.8 MB/sec (8x)
Data Transfer Rate Write on DVD-RW: 5.4 MB/sec (4x)
Data Transfer Rate Write on DVD+RW: 5.4 MB/sec (4x)
Double Layer: 2.4x write, 8x read
Data Transfer Rate Write on DVD-RAM: 5x write
Burst Transfer Rate PIO Mode 4: (16.6 MB/sec)
Burst Transfer Rate DMA Mode 2: (16.6 MB/sec)
Burst Transfer Rate Ultra DMA Mode 2: (33.3 MB/sec)
Recording Capacity CD-RW Disc: 700/650MB (Type 80/74)
Recording Capacity CD-R Disc: 800/700/650MB (Type 90/80/74)
Average Seek Time DVD-ROM: 110ms
Average Seek Time CD-ROM: 110ms
Drive Type: Internal
Interface: EIDE / ATAPI
Dimensions (WxHxDmm): 128 x 12.7 x 127
Buffer Memory: 2MB
Drive Mounting: horizontal/vertical
Supported Disc: DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-VIDEO, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-ROM/XA, CD-Audio, Video-CD, Photo CD, CD-I(FMV), CD-Extra, CD-TEXT
Compatibility: MPC Level 3, MultiRead, PC2001
Special Features: Vertical Operation Possible, Anti-Dust Seal, Anti "Buffer Under Run Error" system
You can check our Laptop/Notebook Upgrade Guide. If this drive is directly (which means you can see "Order" button ) listed under your notebook model page, it means it should fit your notebook computer.
Overall Rating for Internal Slim DVD Writer DVD Burner Drive for Dell Notebooks 8X -D003
Your Dell notebook computer ships with an optical drive installed in the module bay. However, the device security screw is not installed in the optical drive but packaged separately. When you install your device in the module bay, you can install the device security screw.
NOTICE: Insert devices into the module bay before you dock and turn on the computer.
NOTE: You do not need to install the device security screw unless you want to secure the module inside the computer for security purposes.
If the Device Security Screw Is Not Installed
NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, place them in a safe, dry place when they are not installed in the computer. Avoid pressing down on them or placing heavy objects on top of them.
1. Press the device latch release so that the latch release pops out.
2. Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the module bay.
If the Device Security Screw Is Installed
1. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions.
NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, place them in a safe, dry place when they are not installed in the computer. Avoid pressing down on them or placing heavy objects on top of them.
2. Close the display and turn the computer over.
3. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the M2 x 3-mm screw from the bottom of the computer.
4. Press the device latch release so that the latch release pops out.
5. Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the module bay.
