how do i upgrade  my cd-rom drive to a dvd-rom drive?
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buy a dvd, if you want use the cd and dvd at the same time on your PC you'll de needing IDE cable and power cable\n\nbuy a dvdrom drive if thats what you need\n\nopen your system casing...\n\nremove cd power cable and IDE cable..\n\nunscrew the cd.. remove it\n\nplace the dvd rom on the same drive bay..\n\nconnect the cables...\n\npower on your PC...\n\ninstall driver/software...\n\n*be sure to unplug your PC first.
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Just burn it as a data cd. It should be fine you should be able to re-install it from the disk you make. Also put a word file with the serial if it required a serial # to install a full version on the cd as well. Thanks
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YOU CAN UPGRADE IT BY ATTACHING ANOTHER 40 GB HD.\n\n\nTHATS VERY EASY AND CAN FIX IT YOURSELF.
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You need to convert them - try http://www.ePodSupport.com .  Skip Step 2 and do not download DVD Shrink if you already have the files.
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Easy!  You need one available 5 1/4" drive bay.  Be sure computer is turned off and/or unplugged. Remove the plastic cover of the bay where you want to place it.  If there is metal shielding behind the plastic then just knock or bend it out (don't worry it's designed for this). Open Computer Case on left side facing front. Remove the DVDRW drive from packaging.  If it is to be in addition to another CD drive, then on the back of the new unit there are three two pin jumpers.  Master, Slave, Cable Select.  Make sure it's jumped as a Slave if it isn't already, as the one already in the system is probably already set to Master.  Slide the new unit into place (from the front).  The EIDE ribbon cable connected to existing CD should have 1 extra 'polarized' port (it only goes one way correctly -- look for nitch or missing pin).  Now look at the existing CD again, you will notice a white plastic end with four wires going into it which is connected to the drive.  This is the Power connect.  Find another like it dangling around, and connect it to the new unit, again it can only go one right way -- don't force it!  Before closing up the computer, go ahead and start it up.  Bamm!, you should be able to see it in the POST.  Otherwise look for it in My Computer or Windows Explorer (assuming you're using MS Windows).  If it came with software such as Nero, install that now and you should be able to start burning away.  If all is well, you may now close the case.  Cheers!\nOh, and be sure to use at least two screws catty-corner to secure it, you may use the other two on the other side if you wish.
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You can also upgrade from Windows 98. Boot from the Win 98 CD and format the hard disk, then install.
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go to START / MY COMPUTER right click on it, this opens system propertes go to hardware / device manager and see what dvd/cd-rom drives you have,  example samsung sp12345 or ide-dvd drom6216 use the info to find the newest drivers from the net.  the look for new drivers thing never works that is in system manager so do not bother.
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Maybe you need a new CD or DVD ROM Drive. If you want, you can buy CD-RW drive or DVD-/+RW drive (Also burn CD)\n\nPlus, they not disk they disc like CD or DVD!\n\nDisk mean like floppy disk or hard drive
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Try the link below "TMPGEnc DVD Author" - this is a trial version so you only have to upgrade if you are happy with it.\n\nHope that helps
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CloneDVD with AnyDVD\nhttp://www.slysoft.com
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I don't know what your question is.\nMaybe you need to update firmware, look up your drive on internet and search for firmware update.\nMaybe driver, same as above.\nMaybe it is ok but you don't have or know how to use software used with DVD.\nTry to re post with more information.
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Introduction:\n\nThere are thee different parts to a hard disk installation. You need to physically install the disk, tell the computer it has a new hard disk and finally configure the disk to work with your operating system. All of these points will be covered in detail. \n\nSetting the jumpers:\n\nOkay, so you need to get inside your PC, unscrew the screws that are holding the thing together. These are normally found around the edges of the back of the case. The number of screws can range from 2 to 6 screws, and all of them need to be out to gain access to your base unit. \n\nOnce inside, you will see a heap of cables and a lot of circuit boards, now don’t be scared, you can do this!\n\nRight, we need to prepare the hard disk. Take it out of any packaging it may have, and look carefully at the label on top. There should be a section on this label concerning jumper settings, these are very important. If you are installing the new hard disk and removing the old one, you can ignore this setting. However, if you are adding the new hard disk to the existing one, you need to change the jumper settings to slave. The jumper is a small piece of plastic with 2 metal contacts inside to connect two pins together. It is usually located next to the IDE and power cable connectors on one side of the hard disk. It will be set to Master as default, you need to look at the label on the top side of the hard disk and find out where you need to place the jumper to set it to slave mode.\n\nIDE Channels:\n\nOkay, lets talk IDE channels. This is where it can get a little complicated. There is a ribbon cable plugged into the back of your original hard disk. There should be one other connector on the cable, this may already be connected to your CD Rom drive/DVD drive or CD Writer. If not, just plug in the spare ide connector and away we go. Move onto section 2.\n\nOkay, so, if you’ve got a CD Rom drive/DVD drive or CD Writer, we need to utilise the other IDE connector on the motherboard. You should have had another IDE cable supplied with your CD rom drive. This will plug in on the motherboard directly above/below where your first IDE cable is located. It will only go in one way, so be careful as there are pins involved that if broken will render your computer useless. Once connected, we need to decide where we want to put things. \n\nFor CD rom drives, I would place the CD rom drive on the second IDE channel (set as master) and the extra hard disk set as slave (see above) on the first IDE channel. I will write another guide about choosing the best IDE channels for your peripherals later.\n\nBios Settings:\nOkay, so now you’ve physically connected your drive, its time to tell the bios that we have a new hard disk. You need to enter the bios (basic input output setup) when you boot up your computer, this is usually done by pressing del, F1 or F2 when prompted, around the time when the system is checking RAM. \n\nOnce in, you will be greeted with the familiar blue screen. Most motherboards have an IDE autodetection option, you need to select this by using the arrow keys and selecting with the enter key. \n\nThen you need to select autodetect and select your drive as and when it finds it. \n\nThen, save settings and exit the bios.\n\nPreparing the disk for use:\n\nOkay, now to configure the hard disk. The easiest way to do this is to use FDISK (fixed disk utility) You need to drop into dos mode for this, once there, type FDISK and press enter. \n\nYou will have a menu. At the top of the menu, it will say current fixed disk 1 or something, you need to change to fixed disk 2 – just select change disk and select your new drive (should be fixed disk 2). Now, just to double check, we need to select display partition information, there should be nothing there. If there are partitions defined, you have selected the wrong hard disk. \n\nNow, you need to make a new primary dos partition, select this option from the menu, it will ask if you want to make it
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If you want to burn a dvd to a cd, you can use a program like SonicPlus\n\nor UltraIso
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Realistically, you just replace it. Like most consumer electronics these days, cd writers are disposable, i.e. would cost more to repair than to replace.  If you don't mind opening up your computer (turn it off first of course) it is suprisingly easy to loosen a couple of screws, slide the old unit out the front. There are a couple of cables, just plug them into the new unit the same way the old unit was plugged in. When you power up your computer the new drive will automatically be recognized. Finally, you might consider spending just a little more money to get a DVD burner (which will also burn CD's). Good luck.
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It depends on the model.  A lot of laptops have DVD/CD drives that are VERY easy to change out.  First, look under the computer.  There should be one screw under the bottom of the drive.  Remove that.  Next, there should be a button of some kind under the drivers drawer.  It may look like a flat rectangle.  Some of these buttons pull out.  Some of them you push in to make them eject.  Once the button is ejected, pull it and the drive will slide out.  Now insert your new drive, push in the button, and replace the screw.  Of course make sure that the new drive is made to be compatible with your laptop and that you have the drivers if it needs them.  Sometimes they are plug-and-play, meaning that they will be automatically recognized by your computer and may only require you to restart you system for them to work properly.
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a standard drive will cost about $40-60 bucks. \nvery easy to install just the same as a cd/dvd drive. \nthey usally have a manual on how to install them or just do a search on how to install them \nhope this helps \npaultech
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Are you sure you have a dvd reader  or just a cd drive???