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IBM R40 cannot install DVD drive
Name: guitsy Date: November 23, 2008 at 21:27:32 Pacific OS: xp CPU/Ram: ibm r40 Product: IBM R40
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I am trying to replace my CD rom with a DVD drive and every time i put the drive in the computer freezes.However when I do a safe mode start I can see the drive but for some reason it wont boot in normal start.I put my cd drive back in and it start normally. Any Ideas or advises?
I have an IBM R40.I tried changing the CD rom drive to a DVD but the computer freezes at startu (by the way its a Ultrabay drive.)However if I do safe mode startup it will start and the drive works bu
Name: Ed in Texas. Date: November 23, 2008 at 22:47:21 Pacific
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guitsy, initial thought is 'memory'. Have enough? Look at the requirements for the new drive, then start>programs>accessories>system tools>system information to see how you're equipped. HTH. Ed in Texas.
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Response Number 2
Name: SysLock Date: November 24, 2008 at 05:39:23 Pacific
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Page 174 of ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/pc/pccbbs/mobiles_pdf/13n6183.pdf lists the supported devices for the ultrabay. You can also refer to http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/s... for drive troubleshooting info.
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