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Dell R5531 CDRW-DVD Combo Drive Module for Latitude D Series
- Drive Type: CDRW-DVD Combo
- Compatibility: Dell Latitude D Series Laptops
- Read Speed: DVD-ROM
- Write Speed: CD-RW
- Interface: Likely proprietary Dell connector for Latitude D Series
- Form Factor: Laptop optical drive module
- Functionality: DVD read, CD read/write
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Drive Type
- CDRW-DVD Combo
- Brand
- Dell
- Model
- R5531
- Compatibility
- Latitude D Series
- Interface
- Proprietary (Laptop Specific)
- Functionality
- DVD-ROM Read, CD-RW Write
Product details
The Dell R5531 is a CDRW-DVD Combo Drive Module specifically designed for Dell Latitude D Series laptops. It allows users to read from DVD-ROM discs and write to CD-RW discs, providing optical media functionality for these older portable systems.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | CDRW-DVD Combo |
| Brand | Dell |
| Model | R5531 |
Additional Specifications
| Compatibility | Latitude D Series |
| Interface | Proprietary (Laptop Specific) |
| Functionality | DVD-ROM Read, CD-RW Write |
Description
The Dell R5531 is an optical drive module engineered as a replacement or upgrade component for the Dell Latitude D Series of laptop computers. This drive consolidates two essential optical functions into a single unit: the ability to read data from DVD-ROM discs and the capability to write data to CD-RW (rewritable) discs. This dual functionality makes it useful for users who need to access DVD content, install software distributed on DVDs, or create their own CDs for data backup, audio, or software distribution. Designed specifically for the Latitude D Series, the R5531 utilizes a form factor and interface connector that are proprietary to these particular Dell laptop models. This ensures a direct fit and proper integration within the laptop's chassis and system architecture. While the exact read/write speeds are not specified in the title, typical drives of this era offered speeds such as 8x DVD read and 24x CD write. This drive is a valuable component for maintaining the functionality of older Latitude D Series laptops, allowing them to interact with optical media that was common during their production lifespan. It serves as a replacement part for failed drives or an upgrade for systems that may have originally shipped with a CD-ROM or CD-RW only drive.
Condition: Refurbished
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