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June 17th, 2007 22:00

Installing Pioneer DVR 110D DVD Drive into new Dell XPS 410

Last week, I purchased a Dell XPS 410 to replace my present old Compaq computer that has 2 DVD burners installed. The XPS has not arrived yet, but I only ordered one DVD burner to be installed by Dell since I planned on adding the Pioneer DVD burner (the most recent one purchased and added by me) from the Compaq computer to the Dell.
 
In reviewing the XPS .pdf manual online, I noticed that the cable connectors in the " Installing A CD/DVD Drive" section appear to be different from the ribbon cable connector that I remember is present with the Compaq/Pioneer drive.
 
Will I encounter any compatibility issues when I try to install the Pioneer drive into the XPS or will I have to purchase an IDE ribbon cable for the Dell since it does not appear to be present, at least according to the manual diagrams?
 
Any assistance is appreciated so that I can be fully prepared and stocked with the correct accessories if necessary once the XPS arrives this week.

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June 17th, 2007 23:00

The XPS 410 has six serial (SATA) ATA ports and no traditional PATA IDE ports. 
To use a PATA drive, you will need to add an IDE PATA expansion board.
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