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Basic Installation Instructions for Dell's desktop systems and support articles for some common issues relevant to optical drives.
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Revised: August 27th, 2014
Many things have changed but not the volunteers that support the forum, fantastic group of people !
I have stored many of the old articles and such and will keep the page up for the older systems and simple nostalgia.
Phone Dell Spare Parts # 1-800-357-3355 x 6993772 M-F 8 to 5 CDT and have the system's "Service Tag" handy.
Section 7-1-0: DVD+RW, DVD-R Info
Section 7-5-0: Utilities, Tools & Downloads
Section 7-7-0: Connecting PC to TV
Section 7-9-0: Interfacing PC Sound System to Analog Devices
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What I am striving for with this page is a reference point, cover the basic installation, list the different options and any known issues. When a solution to a particular problem is found or an improvement on an old one is discovered, I would like to list it here. All suggestions will be greatly appreciated and recognized. I hope this will help someone with the set-up of their CD-RW. I would like to thank all the people for their input and expertise in this area.
Disclaimer: **Sadly I need to add this article to the pages.** The information here-in is strictly the Opinions of myself and friends, no guarantees, no promises. We take no responsibility for damaged hardware, DVD+/-R/RW`s, CD-R`s turned into coasters, crashes, time lost, or any other damages you incur as a result of reading this Help Page. Information can be obtained freely across the Internet and the preceding articles are listed solely for the purpose to assist the viewer, No malicious intent. You have been notified.
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Some people find it easier to remove the drive cage others prefer to remove both side covers. To determine for yourself, go to Dell's support page. I used to included the direct link but Dell changes their links so often, hard to keep up. Please use their support page
Enter your Service Tag or Model. Then browse to Removing and Replacing Parts. Here you will find some helpful information dealing with this and other subjects.
Sec 3: Installation / Jumper settings for Drives per CNET
Rather than copy & paste the information, here is a quick link to the CNET article which covers the jumpers, installation and includes pictures.
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6603_7-5118840-4.html?tag=txt
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