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  • Jun 29, 2008, 08:07 AM
    saughosh5002
    Use CD Writer as DVD Readr/Writer
    Can anyone help me to find the way to use a CD writer as a DVD Writer.
  • Jun 29, 2008, 08:09 AM
    NeedKarma
    You can't. They are physically different pieces of hardware.
  • Jun 29, 2008, 04:52 PM
    JBeaucaire
    1. Buy an inexpensive DVD-Writer:
      HP dvd1035i DVD Writer (Retail) - 48x CD-R, 32x CD-RW, 20x DVD±R, 8x DVD±R DL, 8x DVD=RW, 6x DVD-RW HPDVD1035I at TigerDirect.com
    2. Open computer (2-3 screws on back/side)
    3. Unplug data cable and power cord from back of CD drive
    4. Remove the 2-4 screws holding CD drive in place and discard
    5. Insert DVD writer, reapply screws, data cable and power cord
    6. Close the computer
    7. Reboot, inserting the DVD-writer's install CD after system detects the new drive
    8. Install the new drivers
    9. Reboot again
    10. Install additional software/utilities that came with new unit (off the CD) if desired
    11. Enjoy new DVD writer

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