From what I can tell from the Dell manual it's a SATA type interface. However, as this is a vertical mount drive instead of the usual horizontal you will need to get a drive that is designed for vertical use and will hold the disc in place.
Best to contact Dell about an exact replacement. Dell Spare Parts
ok sorry to ak so many questions but im kinda outta my relm with this stuff i went to that website you told me about and looking at this one ASUS 24X DVD Burner - Bulk 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS - OEM for $19.00 will this work is it good or do you recom something else and thanks for all the help
fireberd
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October 16th, 2011 16:00
We can't specifically help you as you failed to post your PC Model Number.
However, there are two different optical drive interfaces, SATA and PATA (IDE). You need the same type that you have now when you replace the drive.
If you know which you have, you can look over the drives at newegg.com (where I buy most of my PC parts). Click Me
stitan0
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October 17th, 2011 16:00
ok my model dell inspiron 531s does that help to tell you which one i have
fireberd
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From what I can tell from the Dell manual it's a SATA type interface. However, as this is a vertical mount drive instead of the usual horizontal you will need to get a drive that is designed for vertical use and will hold the disc in place.
Best to contact Dell about an exact replacement. Dell Spare Parts
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October 18th, 2011 16:00
Hi stitan0,
According to the Asus support page, that drive can run either vertical or horizontal, so I think that would be a good choice for your Inspiron 531S.
Here are the installation instructions.
Good luck!
stitan0
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ok sorry to ak so many questions but im kinda outta my relm with this stuff i went to that website you told me about and looking at this one ASUS 24X DVD Burner - Bulk 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS - OEM for $19.00 will this work is it good or do you recom something else and thanks for all the help