[V2055]Upgrading DVD drive with DVDRW

[gazwheat]

Hi, my CDRW/DVD combo drive has stopped playing DVD's and I would like to ugrade to a DVDRW. I don't know much about upgrading Laptops and wondered If anyone could help with a replacement drive.

I have found a Pioneer KD-08 http://www.techstore.co.uk/browse.php?a=p&prodLineID=136383which seems to be a very good price (£24.95 inc p+p) but can someone please tell me if it is compatible with the V2055?

Many thanks in advance

Key Features

* Max. 8X writing speed for DVD-R / +R / +RW
* Max. 6X writing speed for DVD-R DL / +R DL (Dual / Double Layer) / DVD-RW
* Max. 5X writing speed for DVD-RAM
* Max. 24X writing speed for CD-R / CD-RW
* Low Power Consumption (4.25W during DVD-ROM 8X reading)
* Performance Adjusting Firmware
* Supports "Buffer Under Run" protection (CD & DVD)
* Data Buffer Size: 2MB
* ATAPI Interface: ATA/ATAPI-7, SFF-8090 Ver.5
* Data Transfer Mode: PIO Mode4, MultiWord DMA Mode2, UltraDMA Mode2
* Stereo Audio Output
* Mounting Orientation: Horizontal and Vertical (+/- 15deg)
* Dimensions: W = 128mm x H = 12.7mm x D = 127mm
* Net Weight: 170g
* Operating Temperature: Min. +5ºC to Max. +50ºC
* Operating Humidity: 5% to 85% RH (no condensation)
* Supported Disc Size Diameter: 120mm / 80mm(*1)

[gazwheat]

For anyone who is interested, the Pioneer KD-08 is compatible with the Amilo Pro V2055. It's really easy to install too. You just have to remove the keyboard and remove 1 screw. Even I could do it and I am a complete idiot with computers.