Installing a new dvd-rw drive
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  1. June 6th, 2009, 11:45 PM #1
    wrenhcmetal
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    Installing a new dvd-rw drive

    i have a dell optiplex gx260 and a friend gave me an lg gsa-4163b dvd-rw burner for it (with no software)). of course, being the jackass that i am, assumed that you just open the case, replace the existing drive with the new one, and presto. but jee-whiz was i wrong. the computer doesnt even detect the drive. what steps should i take? do i need drivers? i read something about a jumper set-up, do i need to do that too? somebody, for the love of god, help me!!
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  2. June 7th, 2009, 12:13 AM #2
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    Yes, you need to check the jumper. If you installed it on the same cable as the previous one, then you need to set jumper to Master position.
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  3. June 7th, 2009, 10:49 AM #3
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    And double check that the cables are firmly plugged in (at the motherboard end as well for the data cable) - it is very easy to insert them so that they don't make good contact.
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