I have a Dell 4600 Dimension with a Samsung SW252 CDRW. The CDRW has broken and needs replacing. What other CDRW will be compatible with my PC?

Originally Posted by phillip j fry

I have a Dell 4600 Dimension with a Samsung SW252 CDRW. The CDRW has broken and needs replacing. What other CDRW will be compatible with my PC?

Hi Philip welcome to D-A-L

You could upgrade your Samsung SW252 CDRW to a DVD-RW
Which drive you buy depends on your budget
A guide to buying a DVD-RW can be found here The best DVD Writers and DVD Drives and CD Drives - Buyers Guide to DVD writers and CD Drives and DVD drives from IT Reviews
How to on changing your drive in a Dell 4600 Dimension can be found here.
Documentation
Go to section on adding CD/DVD drive and instead of adding just exchange for your old one.
You can use the same cables that are with your Samsung SW252 CDRW.
Hope that helps
If you have any further question don't hesitate to ask.

Jim