Thread: Installation and configuration of a DVD drive

We know that many users have ventured to make this and other productions of reading devices, hard drives, etc but we also know that many of us read have not yet taken that step and can save lots of money on technical services operations and computer stores. Here try to explain as clearly as possible, always showing detailed pictures to complete explanations and make easier their understanding.

However, it should be noted that although the explanations are clear and well developed not responsible for the misconceptions that users can make following. Therefore, all assemblies, handling and facilities are the responsibility of the user taking any damage that may result.

To ensure successful installation of our DVD we have some tools and access to our tower PC as we open it for installation.

First of all, find a screwdriver Phillips, of which commonly are known as star. We serve both to remove the skin from your PC to install the new DVD. No need any other tool.

On the other hand of course need the DVD READING are going to install and we can buy in our local supplier of computer for less than 30 Euros / Dollars. Maybe we're installing a recordable DVD or CD-ROM, in either case the following explanations are valid.

Usually these units came with an AUDIO cable, an IDE data cable and anchor bolts in the open bay of 5.25.You can ask your store. The audio cable will serve to connect the DVD drive to your sound card so you can listen to audio CDs directly but not essential The IDE cable will serve to connect the unit to the corresponding IDE port on the motherboard where it will contact.