Hello Kate,

HP has instructions, including a video guide, for this procedure on their 
Web site. You'll need the Macromedia Flash Player to view the video. If you 
don't have it, there's a download link on the site.

As for a drive recommendation, I'm partial to the NEC brand. I presently use 
four (in three computers), have had others, and have not experienced 
problems with any. Newegg has a week-end special on a notebook drive for 
$69.99 including shipping. I have purchased items from Newegg many times 
with complete satisfaction. I'm not affiliated with them in any way. Note 
that this is an OEM drive and doesn't come with software. If you need 
software, I recommend Nero which you can get from Surplus Computers for 
$4.99 including shipping.

Newegg also has blank DVD discs at a good price. The link is for the RiDATA 
brand. I have used 300+ of these with one coaster (bad burn) and I'm certain 
that was my fault.

HP Notebook PCs - Steps for Removing and Replacing the CD or DVD Drive:
http://tinyurl.com/lsl7f

NEC Slim DVD Burner Black IDE Model ND-6750A - OEM at Newegg.com:
http://tinyurl.com/awn9l

Nero Suite 6.0.0.6 (OEM) w/ Dual Layer Support:
http://tinyurl.com/cdgos

RIDATA 4.7GB 8X DVD+R Disc - Retail $25.99 w/free shipping: 
http://tinyurl.com/hfvaj

Good luck.
Sven Swanson, Sr.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "kate" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2006 12:14 AM
Subject: [PCBUILD] hp ze4210 installing a dvdrw/cdrw combo drive


I have a hp ze 4210 notebook and was hoping that someone could give me a
step by step on installation of a dvdrw/cdrw combo drive. I have never wo
rked on a computer before, so please be specific. I would like to know wh
at type of combo i should by(manufacturer and so on)and how this process
can be easy, if possible. the hp has a dvd rom now, and i would like to b
e able to burn cd's and dvd's. the laptop has windows XP on it. thanks. 

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