replacing a cdrw drive with a dvd-rom/cdrw drive

[cooleddy4]

Hi, i am going ot buy a Packard Bell Imedia 3032 from Dixons.co.uk. Here's the link:

http://www.dixons.co.uk/martprd/sto...sku=485692&category_oid=-21710&fm=1&sm=0&tm=1

I want to replace the cdrw with a dvd-rom/cdrw drive iu have in my old computer.

How do i replace it?
What cables do i need to connect?
Do i need to connect an audio/sound cable?
Will the pc recognise it and will it work alright?

thanks, from Edd (eddstanley@hotmail.com)

 

[beedubaya]

Basically, all you do is unscrew and unplug the CD-RW and plug in the DVD-ROM. Its as easy as that. Just make sure you plug the IDE cable into the back of it in the right direction, and also the power cable.

 

[cooleddy4]

ok, thanks. But do i need to connect an audio/sound cable? becasue i know i did'nt have 2 for my old pc but the instructions said that you may need to.

 

[TheMajor]

You don't need one unless you want to play audio discs and plug ur headphones in the drive i think. I never need one.

 

[cooleddy4]

ok, thanx

 

[cooleddy4]

when i installed the drive on my old computer i did'nt need drivers, but will i need drivers for instaling it on the new pc?

 

[TheMajor]

Maybe...u will find out...if it works I wouldn't install anything. You might need ATAPI drivers if the drive doesn't work.

 

[cooleddy4]

k, thanks