Burner replacment Dell XPS 400/9150

[ezz1r]

Community:

I have an XPS 400 that I purchased 2006. The original DVD burner unit has died. I need to replace it with a newer unit.

In my Cyber searches I seem to find most are now sold with SATA interfaces and it appears that the original one in my 400/9150 computer was for a IDE interface. My question is can I use a SATA interface DVD burner in my computer? I do have two open Sata connector on my MOBO for such expansion capabilities.

Or will I need to buy a 4-pin molex to SATA connector converter to make it work with the MOBO?. Or will I be able to connect it directly into the SATA connectors on the motherboard? I currently am running the latest BIOS A07 which should be ok.

This is my current config:

Windows Version Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Processor Model Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 3.00GHz

Hard Drive

Drive Size Free Space Utilized
C: 931.36 Gb 765.79 Gb 18 %

D: 931.36 Gb 765.79 Gb 14 %


Video Adapters
Model Memory
NVIDIA GeForce 6800 256 Mb

Memory
Total 4096 Mb

Available 68 %

Slot Size Speed Type
Slot 1 1024 Mb 667 Mhz Unknown
Slot 2 1024 Mb 667 Mhz Unknown
Slot 3 1024 Mb 667 Mhz Unknown
Slot 4 1024 Mb 667 Mhz Unknown

Available Slots 0

Once again Thanks to the community for the feed back in advance

Ernie

 

[delluser1]

2 open sata ports on the MB, and there should be 2 sata power connectors on the psu, no need for a molex to sata converter, go for it.
You'll either need to purchase a retail drive or add a sata data cable to your order.

 

[ezz1r]

Thank Delluser1 i was sure it would work but wanted your confirmation....lol

Forum Appreciate the community Luv


Ernie

 

[delluser1]

Ah, don't thank me to quick.
I had Western Digital hard drives way back when, they were dual power ( could use molex or sata ) you may want to check to see if you need the molex to sata power adapter after all.