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XPS 8930 SE, add 4K blu ray burner?
Anyone have any insight into replacing a DVD-only internal drive on an XPS 8930 SE with a PiAEK 4K Blu-ray burner? I haven't been able to find an LG that has been cited as the Dell factory drive in stock, so I started looking. The PiAEK drives seem to be the best rated on Amazon (yes, should be taken with a grain of salt.). Also, will any of these slim lines burn 4K? I've been burning blu rays for years, but have no experience with 4K. Any suggestions on a quality replacement for the DVD drive would really be appreciated.
Thanks,
Duck
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December 4th, 2018 11:00
Tesla1856
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December 4th, 2018 12:00
I suggest a "real" 5.25 inch SATA burner/ripper in external (USB-3 or better) enclosure.
https://www.dell.com/community/Alienware-Desktops/Aurora-R7-no-optical-drive-add-LG-BU40N/td-p/6137412
Also, any copying or authoring of Blu-Ray 4K discs will require software capable of such new things.
Letsrunum
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December 4th, 2018 13:00
A "real" sized drive would be quieter in operation as well from experience.
mr_archer
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December 4th, 2018 17:00
I recently upgraded my 8930 to the LG BU40N and it was a straight PNP swap. Works great. Just be careful with removing the front trim piece to install on the new drive.
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December 4th, 2018 19:00