Do I need to buy any additional cables when I buy a DVD burner for my computer and install it myself?
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no all the cables should come with your new drive double check the package just in case.
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you have to get a burning  cd/dvd drive
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I would suggest visiting the following website:\n\nhttp://www.helpwithpcs.com/upgrading/installing_cd_recorder.htm\n\nIt has a step by step guide with diagrams. Installing a CD Burner is fairly simple so you should have no major problems. If you do type your problems into google or yahoo! and you'll hopefully find others who have solved the same problems.\n\nI hope this helps\n\nGood Luck!
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Yes, without a doubt.  And you won't need drivers for it, unless your new PC is running Windows 98.  If it's a DVD-Rom drive, put it anywhere you want it.  If it's a DVD-RW (a burner), then it has to be the Master drive on IDE 1 (IDE 0 is where the hard drive is installed).  Of course, if either is SATA, it won't matter where it's installed.
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go to download.com and type dvd burners into their search bar . you will get  agood few but at mo nero is prob best
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http://www.goorooreviews.com/dvdcopyingsoftware/learn_more/how_to_install_a_dvd_burner.php
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Nope a burner works just like a rom. with a dvd burner you can do everything with it. just get one that plugs into your usb port and your good to go just make sure you buy the right dvds to burn with
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Get a DVD Burner and Nero, and some DVD-Rs Notice that it is a "-" and not a "+"
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Assuming it is installed properly, you meet the hardware requirements and you have the necessary software installed, you plug your cable into the back, open the software and enjoy.  The best thing to do is use the manual that came with it.
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your dvd burner only  supports dvd +r discs so get dvd +r discs
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I know this reply is pretty lengthy, but you can do it in less than 10 minutes start to finish, less time than it took me to write this. It's easy.\n\n\n\nDual layer DVD? or CD burner? I think it's probably a DVD burner. Anywho, no there not hard to replace, you should be able to find a replacement for approx $50, DVD burner that is. I have a LiteOn, have been using them for about 4-5 years, can't beat the price. \n\nAs far as replacing the dead one. When you get the new one, just pop off the cover off your computer case, make sure you turn off the power, better yet, unplug it completely. After it's unplugged, and you have the cover off, loccate the dead drive, there should be some screws holding either side of the burner into it's slot, and there may be 4 on each side. You'll probably have to take both side covers off the case to get to all the screws. Remove the screws of course. \n\nThe best way would be to just simply remove the cables from the dead drive and reattach them to the new drive exactally how you took them off the dead drive. Be aware that the power cable could be a little tough to remove, they always are for some reason. Get a pair of needle nose pliers and put it on the plastic clip(usually cream colored) and pull(by the clip) don't pull on it by the wires, you could pull them out of their clip. You can get the "ribbon cable out a little easier, just be gentle when pulling it out. Also when you take the "ribbon cable"(the long flat one) out, be aware that you can only plug it back in one way, it has a notch at the top, it'll only go back on one way(notch side up.)  The power cable isn't that hard to reattach, but it also only goes back on one way. Be careful not to push on the ribbon cable too hard when reattaching it, it has many pins that can be easy to bend if you're not careful. Just line the ribbon cable up, and gently push into the back of the burner.\n\nAlso, on your new drive, it will have what are called "jumpers" on the back of the drive, look in the manual that comes with it. These jumpers tell your computer how the DVD/CD drive operates, it should either be set as master or a slave drive. Look at the back of your dead drive, to see if you can determine how it was set up, look on the metal case of the dead drive it should have "mas, slv" something like that, compare the old drive to the new one, or the manual and you should see what I'm saying. On your new drive, take a pair of tweezers and remove the jumper and move it accordingly to the appropraite setttings. It may not need moving though. Again, refer to the manual that comes with the new drive for reference.\n\nPut the screws back in, etc, put the case back together, and power back up, you should be good to go from there. Install any CD/DVD software that came with the new drive. BTW, unistall the old software first.\n\nCheck the website below for a good burner, great place to buy anything related to computers, plus you can look at other peoples reviews of a product before you buy. \n\n\nGood luck!
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Definitely. The noise is dvd inside rotating very fast, or plastic gears in laser lens mechanism is gridning against each other. either way - dvd burners are under $40 now. Just get a new plextor burner and forget your worries.
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realplayer or buy a windows xp and you get a dvd burning device wich comes along with it.
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If you are using the version of Nero that came with your burner, you will need to purchase the MPEG-2 codec.  The OEM version of Nero is actually a stripped-down version.\n\nAlso, you need to select the correct option, as suggested by the previous answer.
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You need a computer with a DVD writer in it.  Or if you have a computer just buy the DVD writer extra.
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you need a CD (or DVD) burner and a burning program
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Tech Man is right   www.newegg.com  has got  good ones cheap  NEC is really good i have 2500 burns on mine still works great.  Some DVD Burners come with Nero.  Some are OEM wich is just the DVD Drive.  You can get nero from the nero.com website for a trial, then search online for a serial number and get the progam for free. But its not recommended.   Good Luck man but Nero is the Best no questions asked!