Computer Security & Viruses/DVD Drive on Dell Vostro 1500

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Expert: - 8/13/2011


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Hi Brian! Thank you for your assistance!

My Dell laptop has a DVD Burner..... Listed under Device Manager as a "TSSTcorp DVD+-RW TS-L632D". I have no idea what to ask for if I needed to replace it.I know some items require "IDE" or "SATA". What are your thoughts?

Thanks!

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Hi Jaye

Best thing to do is replace it with the identical part.  Just do an eBay or Amazon search for a "TS-L632D".  Make sure you search with the quotes, because there are other versions of the TS-L632 besides the "D" model.  Most likely you will want to buy this used or as a refurbished item, as direct replacements often cost well over $100 new.  Used on eBay they run about $10-$30.  BTW - It's an IDE model.

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