taking off dvd burner enclosure. Help

[dymx]

I am having trouble removing the back part of the enclosure that has the switch off. It has all these wires attached to it that are just hanging . I know, i'm a newb when it comes to these things. I'm trying to install it as an internal drive.

[budz]

If you're trying to convert a external dvd burner to a internal one that may not be possible. Easier to just order a internal dvd burner since their so inexpensive.

[Noahtuck]

Yep...
What budz said....

You can buy a new top of the line quality internal dvd burner SHIPPED to your door for around $35.00 avg.!!!!!!!!
Some even as cheap as $30.00!!!!!

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[dymx]

Thanks guys, I just ordered a Pioneer DVR-115DBK DVD/CD Writer online. Does ram size really matter for internal burner? Because the computer i am currently using has 224mb of ram.

[budz]

Thanks guys, I just ordered a Pioneer DVR-115DBK DVD/CD Writer online. Does ram size really matter for internal burner? Because the computer i am currently using has 224mb of ram.

That's not a lot of ram....you should have posted that question before you purchased the 115D...my suggestion is to contact Pioneer and ask them about it. Although I don't think it should affect much of the burn process but it could prevent you from burning faster than 8x speed. Make sure you use a 80 wire ide cable with your new 115D drive.

Pioneer Support Phone Number: 1-800-421-1404

[dymx]

Thanks guys, I just ordered a Pioneer DVR-115DBK DVD/CD Writer online. Does ram size really matter for internal burner? Because the computer i am currently using has 224mb of ram.

That's not a lot of ram....you should have posted that question before you purchased the 115D...my suggestion is to contact Pioneer and ask them about it. Although I don't think it should affect much of the burn process but it could prevent you from burning faster than 8x speed. Make sure you use a 80 wire ide cable with your new 115D drive.

Pioneer Support Phone Number: 1-800-421-1404

I uprgraded it, by taking some from my old pc (I was a little hesitant at first) but got it to work. Now, ii has 704mb of ram. Do you think that will be enough?

[budz]

that should be fine with 704mb. what type of ram are you using? post your computer specs. when you get the drive try burning a disc at 12x speed. that's the only way you'll know for sure if it will burn at faster speed with the amount of ram you have.

[dymx]

Windows xp pro sp2
Compaq Presario SR1610NX Desktop
Dual Channel Support: Yes
CPU Manufacturer: AuthenticAMD
CPU Family: AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ Model 15, Stepping 2
CPU Speed: 1790 MHz
currently installed-256mb DDR PC3200
512mb

[budz]

your computer specs. should be fine with your new Pioneer 115D drive.

[dymx]

Thanks for all your help. Since i installed the 512mb it seems like my external burner has no errors at 4x., which is a little slow so I will buy some more ram soon so when I get my pioneer I can hopefully run both burners at the same time or burn at higher speeds. Thanks again

[budz]

your welx!