Unsolved
This post is more than 5 years old
3 Posts
0
139686
March 2nd, 2008 13:00
how to run smaller CD/DVDs on XPS M1330
Since the DVD drive in XPS M1330 is a slot drive instead of a tray drive, there's no way that I can place smaller CDs into the tray and then insert it inside. But the small driver software CDs which come with most of the electronic gadgets now are not being taken inside by the machine (when I place it almost fully inside the slot). I keep just about 3-4mm portion out of the slot to be able to pull it out. I fear that if I push it inside, it may get stuck up inside the drive and may not be thrown out by the machine. Pl tell me how to play the smaller diameter CDs on XPS M1330.
Regards
ushahzad
1 Message
0
March 2nd, 2008 14:00
I am facing the same problem. Did you get your answer from anywhere??
arcade
3 Posts
0
March 2nd, 2008 14:00
Hi,
I am still waiting for a response and solution. I'll be happy to share the info with you as soon as I get one.
Regards
phil404
63 Posts
0
March 2nd, 2008 15:00
I'm almost certain that there's no slot loading drive that can accept mini cds/dvds. So, unless I am mistaken, the only option is to get yourself an external drive and connect it via USB.
-phil
wlsinwi
1 Rookie
1 Rookie
•
49 Posts
0
March 2nd, 2008 21:00
You cannot put a miniCd in the slot as it will jam the mechanism requiring replacement.
You can copy the contents using another computer onto a full size CD or copy to a flash drive or again to a SD card. So you see you do have options.
For what it is worth Apple recently patened a minicd holder that will work with a slot drive. Reminds me of those old 45rpm adaptors that allowed you to play them on a 33 rpm player only this is a regular size CD that you can snap a minicd into. I don't think there is an actual product though at this time.
arcade
3 Posts
0
March 3rd, 2008 03:00
Hi,
Thanks for the responses. Going thru the responses, it appears I'll never be able to use mini CDs and DVDs with my machine. But isn't it strange that Dell, a renowned company, did not think about this aspect? and handed over a product which was not compatible with the existing set-up (forget about a futuristic outlook!). The situation is like - making arrangements for 5¼-inch floppy drive when 3½-inch drives are already a rage.
Can I expect a response from Dell on resolving this.
Regards
Aerundel
78 Posts
0
March 3rd, 2008 11:00
Also, the only arrangement the old formats had was to include two different drives on the same PC. A little different than supporting a CD/DVD size reserved mostly for the ad/catalog junk companies send you in the mail or at a convention...