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07-25-2008, 10:31 AM
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Install CD Drive
Okay so I'm in the process of upgrading my stock HP Pavillion. It came with one CD drive but 2 slots. If I were to add a new CD drive for the sole purpose of not having to switch my game CD's, how simple would the install be? I know how to physically put it in and connect it, but in terms of software or drivers. They keep going on sale for $20 so I figured why not?
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07-26-2008, 06:53 AM
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Is it IDE or SATA???
have you got enough ports in your PC to do it???
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07-26-2008, 06:57 AM
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It's an SATA. I have 4 SATA ports, 2 are used. Hard drive and CD/DVD drive. I'd have to get a left angle SATA cable though, they go right behind my PCIex16 slot. The two ports that are used don't go behind the slot.
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