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Inspiron 3670 Tower - Is it possible to upgrade the optical DVD drive?
Hello, Is it possible to upgrade the optical DVD drive to a Blu-ray drive? It's tough to tell if there is even space for an aftermarket dvd-player or Blu-ray player based on the service manual pictures. The Blu-ray player that I want to install is the following: LG WH14NS40 Amazon Link for specs:
https://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronics-Internal-Rewriter-WH14NS40/dp/B007VPGL5U If this is not possible, are there any other Dell Tower options where I can upgrade to a Blu-ray player? Thanks,
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April 15th, 2019 13:00
Have a look at this thread.
You might go to the Dell Sales site and click the slider to chat with a sales person about which Inspiron can either be bought with or upgraded to have a BR drive.
And maybe contact Dell Spare Parts (1-800-357-3355) and ask if they have a suitable BR drive that will fit the Inspiron 3670. Have your Service Tag handy if you contact them.
But bottom line, if you want an Inspiron, then a USB BR drive may be your easiest/best option...
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There's always an external USB3 Blu-Ray drive...
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Not sure if the 3670 uses 9mm or 12mm optical drive.
HL-DT-ST BD-RE BU40N Dell Item #429-ABBC I believe is the part number DPN# PVM4X
LG Ultra Slim BD DVD-RW 6X SATA 9.5mm Tray Mfg.Part: BU40N
https://www.amazon.com/HLDS-BU40N-Internal-Blu-Ray-Optical/dp/B07BSF41VW/
https://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/MR3UBDRW16/
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April 16th, 2019 11:00
The Dell will take a Slim BD drive. Personally I'm using the larger BD drives in external enclosures. Since the Slim BD drives are expensive and also much slower.
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It is possible to upgrade the drive.
USB3 is not required however for working blueray playback.
Which is why LG BP50NB40 8x external USB 2.0 Blu-ray Disc rewriter works fine.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lg-8x-external-usb-2-0-blu-ray-disc-double-layer-dvdrw-cd-rw-disc-rewri...
HL-DT-ST BD-RE BU40N Dell Item #429-ABBC I believe is the part number PVM4X
LG Ultra Slim BD DVD-RW 6X SATA 9.5 mm Tray Mfg.Part: BU40N
https://www.amazon.com/HLDS-BU40N-Internal-Blu-Ray-Optical/dp/B07BSF41VW/
HOWEVER you will pay a lot to have one internal.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0757K6C3N/
If you did not order the unit with a drive there will be many parts including the face plate that need to be changed. Dell will not be helpful finding the faceplate, mounting bracket, DVD 6 pin power cable, etc.
I almost always get external. If I want the drive due to movies I buy a retail bundle Drive that has CYBERLINK POWER DVD for blueray at least version 12 or higher.
The Samsung Lucky Goldstar BP50NB40 is USB2 and works on everything I've tried it on.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lg-8x-external-usb-2-0-blu-ray-disc-double-layer-dvdrw-cd-rw-disc-rewriter-black/9243009.p?skuId=9243009
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So, my optical drive on my 3670 has gone T/U. Ordered a new one, but before installing.......any words of wisdom out there? Anything i should know? Any and all advise greatly appreciated.
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January 15th, 2025 21:09
Read the service manual...
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January 16th, 2025 17:36
@RoHe Oh, i did! But there ain't nothing like the advise from someone who has done this hands on. The manual does make it look simple
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January 16th, 2025 19:47
Be sure to unplug PC and press/hold its power button before opening the case
Avoid static electric discharges
Note routing of cables to old ODD before disconnecting and removing, so you can get everything back in their right places with the new ODD installed.
Hope it goes ok...
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