How to Rip a DVD to an Xbox 360

The Xbox 360 is more than a video game console; it can play back DVDs, stream video over the Internet and let you communicate with friends. The Xbox 360 cannot, by itself, convert your movies from DVD and save them to its internal hard drive, but it is possible with the help of your PC. Using DVD conversion software you can rip the DVD to a digital video file and use a portable flash drive to transfer it to the Xbox for playback.  DVd drive

Instructions

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Download and install a DVD conversion application. Handbrake is a popular, free application; see "Resources" for additional applications.

2
Insert the DVD into your computer's DVD-ROM and open the conversion application.

3
Select the inserted DVD as the "Source." Adjust the necessary settings (file size, format, quality) and select a folder in which to save the output. For the best quality and compatibility, use the MPEG-4 format, though the Xbox can read DivX-encoded videos as well. Click "Start" to begin converting the DVD to a digital video file. It is important to refer to the application's user guide for any specific settings or instructions. It may take a few hours to completely rip the DVD.  Dreambox dm800

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Insert a USB flash drive into your computer's USB port. Drag the resulting digital video file from their folder to the USB drive. Disconnect the drive once the transfer is complete.

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Plug the USB flash drive into the USB port on the back of the Xbox 360 and power on the system.

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Navigate to "Video Library," then select "Portable Device." Select the inserted USB drive, navigate to the video file and select it to begin transferring and playing the DVD movie on your Xbox 360.

How to Play a PAL DVD on a PC

Stand-alone DVD players are only able to play either NTSC or PAL, and the region code of the DVD player stays the same. In the United States and Japan, the DVD format is NTSC, while in Europe and a majority of the rest of the world, the video format is PAL (there is a slight difference in the video frame rate). It is possible to play a PAL DVD drive  DVD with a computer, but you are able to switch between NTSC and PAL only a few times

Instructions

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Click the "Start" button on the desktop, then choose "(My) Computer" and the "Properties" option.

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Select "Hardware," then choose "Device Manager."  Dreambox dm800

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Double-click the "DVD/CD" drive option, then right-click the DVD drive installed on the computer that you want to play the PAL movies on (if there is not more than one drive installed on the computer).

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Select the DVD region option, then choose the region you want to play from. The exact region number is printed on the back of the PAL DVD packaging. Do take into consideration that you are only able to switch this region setting up to five times. After the fifth change, the DVD region is locked into place on your computer.

How to use iskysoft dvd to ipod converter for mac

ISkysoft DVD to iPod Converter is a program for Mac OS X that allows you to encode DVD movies to watch them on your iPod. The has a number of intuitive features, allowing you to select titles and chapters, crop the video and change the settings. Best of all the application is very easy to use

Instructions

How to Use iSkysoft DVD to iPod Converter for Mac
1
Confirm that your computer meets the system requirements for iSkysoft DVD to iPod Converter for Mac. Your computer needs to be running Mac OS X and should have at least 512 MB of RAM. You'll also need a DVD drive, a display resolution of 1024 x 768 or higher and have an Intel or PowerPC processor.

2
Download and install iSkysoft DVD to iPod Converter for Mac from the iSkysoft website (see Resources below). Use the trial version to see if you like the features of the program, but if you plan to use it frequently you'll need to purchase the full-featured version.

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Insert the DVD you want to convert in the DVD drive. Close any programs or dialog b oxes that run automatically and launch the iSkysoft DVD to iPod software.

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Click on "Load DVD" and choose your DVD. You can either choose the one in the drive or select from movies you already have on your hard drive. If you want to convert IFO files, click the "Load IFO" button and select the files.

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Choose which titles and chapters of the movie you want to convert for your iPod and check the boxes next to them.

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Manage output settings from the main window. Choose a format from the drop-down menu and name your output file and path. The path is where the file will be located when the conversion process is complete. It's from here that you can copy the file to your iPod.

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Create a quality profile for your movie in the Settings window. Click on the "Settings" button to change the video resolution, bit and frame rates of the video and set the audio encoding. Click on the "Default" button if you don't wish to make any changes and want to use the typical settings. Hit "OK."

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Individualize your movie clips by trimming the titles or chapters. Click on the "Trim" button and drag the Start Time slider to where you want the clip to begin and the End Time slider to the place you want it to end. Hit "OK."  DVD drive

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Use the "Crop" button to change the size of the frame or remove the black edges. Drag the frame around the box until it's the size you want or specify crop values in the boxes.

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Choose the aspect ratio from the "Zoom" drop-down menu. This will specifies the size of the converted video when it's converted.  Dreambox dm800

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Control the brightness, contrast, saturation and video volume effect window. Drag the sliders until the video looks the way you want it and choose a special effect from the drop-down if you wish. Click on "OK."

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Use the "Convert" button in the main window to begin the conversion process. Check the "Shut down computer after conversion" box if you want the computer to power down when the conversion is complete. This is particularly useful if you don't want to have to watch the computer or need to be away from it.

Tips & Warnings
You can preview the video as it encodes by unchecking the "Hide preview" box in the Trim window.

How to Update a CD Driver in a Laptop

Sometimes it is necessary to update CD or DVD drivers in a laptop. Computers can malfunction or fail to recognize a CD drive or device due to non-updated drivers. Although most computers have built-in drivers that will automatically install, sometimes you must manually install the driver update. Rather than install an update provided by the laptop's operating system, it is recommended to use a driver offered by the manufacturer of the laptop (e.g., Dell, HP or Toshiba).

Instructions

1
Determine the make and model of the laptop. This is located in the manual or on the bottom of the laptop.

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Locate the CD drive on the computer. Do this by going to "Start" > "Control Panel" > "Performance and Maintenance" > "System." Select the tab labeled "Hardware" and choose "Device Manager." From the list, select "DVD/CD-ROM Drives." Note the drive that needs to be updated.

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Visit the laptop manufacturer's website. In the Customer Support or Customer Service area, find the driver downloads. Some websites will allow a search for the name of the drive that needs to be updated. Others may have drop down boxes that require you to enter the make and model of the laptop, then the driver type.  Dreambox dm8000

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Click on the correct driver package, then choose "Save to File" and specify to which folder the downloaded driver should be saved.

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Double-click on the driver icon to uncompress the files. Certain files, such as .zip files, may need a program such as WinZip or PKZip Reader to unzip the driver.

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Go back to the Device Manager and highlight the CD drive that needs to be updated. Click "Properties." Choose the tab labeled "Driver," then click on the "Update Driver" button. Follow the directions in the dialog box.  Dreambox dm800

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Choose "Display a List of Drivers" from the dialog box. Select "Have Disk" and choose the .inf file from the unzipped driver download. Hit "OK" to install. Restart the computer

How to Install a DVD Player in an HP Computer

Whether you are installing your first DVD drive or just filling a stray expansion slot, there are plenty of reasons to install a DVD-playing drive for your HP computer. Although installing a new drive in a computer sounds like a tall order, as long as you have the right equipment and take appropriate safety precautions, the installation process is fairly easy
Instructions

1
Power off the computer and unplug all cables and power cord. Place the computer on a flat, non-static surface, such as a table, with the drive ports facing upwards. Make sure the table is on an uncarpeted floor.

2
Open the computer shell by removing the side panel screws. Only remove the screws connecting the panel, as other screws keep power components in place and should not be tampered with.

3
Remove the screws on the front of the computer holding the faceplate in place. Remove the plastic covering the empty drive bay by prying it loose with the flat end of the screwdriver.

4
Pull out the IDE cable (the long, flat cord at the bottom of the drive bay) and attach it to the new drive's IDE port. If this is the only DVD drive for the computer, use the "Master" end of the IDE cable. If there is another drive, use whichever part of the IDE cable is not being used for the other drive.  dreambox dm800

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Pull out the red and yellow cords and connect them to the audio and power ports on the drive. Make sure not to tug on these cords so you don't accidentally dislodge the cables from other ports.

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Slide the drive into the drive bay and secure it using screws (if applicable). Once the drive is installed, replace the faceplate and side panels. Replace all cables and power cord. Start the computer. The drive should automatically be detected, and drivers will install within a few moments. If you are having trouble with the drivers, see the drive's owner's manual for support information.

Tips & Warnings
It is very important to install your DVD-playing drive in a static free environment to reduce the risk of electronic damage. The easiest way to ensure there is no electro-static charge is to use a static-canceling mat and wear an anti-static wristband connected to a ground source.

How to Replace DVD RW on Acer Aspire 5100

Sometimes things just break. This axiom holds just as true for computer parts as it does for any other type of matter in the known universe. When your Acer Aspire 5100's DVD drive eventually succumbs to this universal law, you're doubtless going to want to replace it with one that is not broken. Fortunately, the 5100's simple, modular design means that this task can be accomplished with a minimum of fuss.

Instructions

1
Unplug your Acer Aspire 5100 and turn it over so that the bottom of the laptop is facing toward the ceiling.

2
Locate the single screw immediately to the right and center of the DVD drive. Remove this screw with your Phillips-head screwdriver.

3
Remove the four screws securing down the large panel immediately to the right of the screw you just removed, then pop this panel off of the bottom of your 5100 and set it aside.

4
Slide your flat-head screwdriver into the small hole immediately above the screw you removed in the first step and apply gentle pressure against the back of the DVD drive until it comes loose.

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Slide the DVD drive out the side of the Acer Aspire 5100.

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Slide your replacement drive into the now-empty DVD drive slot and push it gently inwards until you feel it slide into the connections inside the laptop.

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Replace the large panel and secure it down using the screws you removed in Step 2.

8
Re-install the screw you removed in Step 1 using your Phillips-head screwdriver. Your new DVD drive is now ready for use

How to Build an Xbox 360 in a Computer Case

The Xbox 360 becomes very hot during use. Overheating can cause the game console to shut down and require a trip to the service center for repair. You can keep the Xbox 360 from overheating by taking it out of its case and building a new case for it inside of a computer case. The computer case will not only offer more room for the Xbox 360's motherboard to "breathe," but you can install a fan to keep the motherboard cool during use. The process is not complicated, although you must be careful not to damage the Xbox 360's motherboard when putting it into the computer case.

Instructions

Taking Xbox 360 Apart
1
Put the soft cloth down on a table. Remove all cables from the Xbox 360. Put the Xbox 360 down on the soft cloth. Squeeze the top left edge of the faceplate and pull up on the port door at the bottom. Wiggle the faceplate free of the case. Remove the faceplate. Grab the hard drive door and pull it off the Xbox 360. Use the Phillips-head jeweler's screwdriver to remove the hard drive door from the hard drive.  Dreambox dm800

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Insert the thin stick in the vents on the right side to release the plastic insert. Press the "Power" button. Repeat the process on the left side.

3
Turn the Xbox 360 face down. Lift the bottom shelf and remove the screws with the Torx screwdriver. Return the Xbox 360 upright. Unscrew the back panel with the Torx screwdriver.

4
Lift the top shell off of the bottom case of the Xbox 360 and put it aside. Remove the screws from the metal shield using the Torx screwdriver. Use the Phillips-head jeweler's screwdriver to remove the screws from around the DVD drive. Lift the DVD drive up and pull the power cord and the ribbon connector out from the back. Put the DVD drive aside.

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Use the Phillips-head jeweler's screwdriver to remove the screws from around the motherboard. Pull the "Power" button free from the bottom case. Wiggle the motherboard free from the bottom case. Put the motherboard down on the soft cloth.

Installation
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Open the computer case. Insert the DVD drive into the optical drive bay of the computer case. Attach a power cord extension cable to the power cord plug on the back of the DVD drive. Attach a ribbon connector extension cable to the back of the ribbon connector plug on the back of the DVD drive.

2
Insert the hard drive into one of the drive bays in the computer case. Attach the power cord from the drive bay into the power connector on the hard drive. Attach a ribbon connector extension cable to the ribbon connector plug on the back of the hard drive.

3
Attach the ribbon connector extension cable from the DVD drive to the DVD ribbon connector extension cable on the motherboard. Attach the ribbon connector extension cable from the hard drive to the hard drive ribbon connector extension cable on the motherboard.

4
Insert the fan computer card into a computer card bay. Attach the power plug from the computer card bay into the power connector on the fan computer card. Attach a power cord from one of the drive bays to the power connector on the motherboard.

5
Route the "Power" button from the motherboard into the open "Power" button hole on the front of the computer case. Use silicone paste to hold the button in position. Let the silicon paste set. Close the computer case. Plug the power plug into the computer case

Tips & Warnings
Use additional fan computer cards to ensure that the Xbox 360 motherboard is running as cool as is possible.

Taking the Xbox 360 apart voids the warranty.

How to Remove HP Pavilion DV 6000 Disk Drive

The HP Pavilion DV6000 laptop computer uses the modern Serial ATA (SATA) standard for its internal hard drive. Its original built-to-order configurations included hard drives in sizes ranging from 40 to 200 GB. Today, SATA hard drives for laptops far exceed the size available when HP marketed the DV6000. However, the hard drive is a removable part. If you have a larger SATA notebook hard drive that you would like to install in your HP Pavilion DV6000, you can remove the existing hard drive and upgrade it with a newer model.

Instructions

1
Shut the HP Pavilion DV6000 down. Move it to a sturdy flat surface with the closed screen facing down and remove the battery pack before beginning.DVD drive

2
Unscrew the two Phillips-head screws from the rectangular vented cover in the corner of the Pavilion DV6000. The hard drive cover has a rubber foot on the corner opposite the vent. The screws cannot be removed from the hard drive cover; once you have unscrewed them as far as possible, remove the cover and set it aside.

3
Use the black plastic strip on the top of the hard drive carrier to lift the side of the carrier above the edge of the Pavilion DV6000. After lifting the hard drive slightly, pull it horizontally to disengage the electronic connectors on the edge of the hard drive from the connector inside the Pavilion DV6000 hard drive bay. The hard drive carrier has six screws to secure the hard drive; two on top and four on the sides. dreambox dm800

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Remove the screws from the hard drive carrier and set the Pavilion DV6000 hard drive aside.

5
Place the new hard drive in the carrier so that the metal contacts on the edge of the drive extend from the open side of the drive carrier. Replace the six Phillips-head screws.

6
Insert the assembled hard drive carrier back into the Pavilion DV6000 at a slight angle, pushing the metal contacts into the connector inside the drive bay and then lowering the drive carrier into the bay fully.

7
Replace the cover on the Pavilion DV6000 hard drive bay and screw it down.

8
Replace the battery pack

How to Burn XBox 360 Games With a DVD Decrypter

A modified (or "moded") Xbox 360 can play copies of legally owned video games once a disc file has been made of the game on a computer. You can burn the video game file onto a blank recordable DVD that can then be used in the DVD drive of the Xbox 360. You will need to use the free DVD Decrypter software program and have a DVD drive that can burn optical discs. The procedure is straightforward and doesn't require any special knowledge of the file structure of Xbox 360 game discs

Instructions

1
Download and install the DVD Decrypter program to the computer's desktop (see the link in Resources). Restart the computer after the installation is completed.  DVD drive

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Double-click on the icon of the DVD Decrypter program to launch it.

3
Click on the "Mode" menu at the top of the DVD Decrypter program's main screen. Select "Write" from the drop-down sub-menu beneath the "ISO" drop-down menu.

4
Click the hard drive icon to the right of the "Please select a file" column on the DVD Decrypter program's main screen.
Navigate in the window that appears to the Xbox 360 video game disc file on the computer's hard drive. Highlight the file with the mouse. Click the "Open" button on the window.

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Eject the disc tray of the DVD drive. Place the blank recordable DVD onto the disc tray. Close the disc tray.

6
Click the drop-down menu arrow to the right of the column below the "Destination" tab on the DVD Decrypter program's main screen. Select the DVD drive from the list of choices presented in the drop-down menu. Click the "BURN-Proof" checkbox below the drop-down menu arrow.

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Select "DVD" from the drop-down menu to the right of the "Write Mode" tab on the right side of the DVD Decrypter program's main screen. Select "4X" from the drop-down menu to the right of the "Write Speed" tab below "Write Mode."

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Click the large icon of the DVD at the bottom left corner of the DVD Decrypter program's main screen. Wait as the DVD Decrypter program burns the blank recordable DVD disc with the Xbox 360 game disc file. Quit the DVD Decrypter program after a confirmation window appears and then disappears.

9
Archive or delete the Xbox 360 game disc file. Eject the disc tray. Remove the copy of the Xbox 360 game disc from the disc tray. Close the disc tray

Tips & Warnings
Blow off the disc tray and the recordable side of the blank recordable DVD disc with compressed air before making the copy.

Inexpensive blank recordable DVD discs can develop disc errors over time and cease working.

How to Upgrade a Toshiba DVD/RW Drive

When upgrading a Toshiba DVD/RW drive you have two different options. You can either download an updated driver to help increase the performance of your current Toshiba drive, or you can purchase and install a brand new drive. Although the driver download comes at no cost to you and a new disc drive can run over $100, the new drive provides the best performance upgrade

Instructions

Download driver
1
Launch the Internet browser on your computer and make your way to the Toshiba computer Web page. Select the support options and type in your DVD product number. This number (if you are not sure what it is) can be found on the cover of your Toshiba drive manual.

2
Select the operating system you are running on your computer, then click the download provided.

3
Double-click the downloaded file. You can find the file either in a "Downloads" pop-up window or in the "Downloads" folder located in "My Documents." Double-clicking the file icon launches the driver installation wizard.  DVD drive

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Follow the prompts of the installation to complete the driver upgrade.

New Toshiba Drive
1
Power down the computer your Toshiba DVD/RW is installed in. Remove all of the cables from the back of the computer.

2
Unscrew the Phillips screws around the back side of the computer and slide off the case. This exposes the insides of the CPU (the computer tower).

3
Remove the two cables connected to the back of the current Toshiba DVD/RW drive. These cables provide the power and transfer the data information back and forth between the mother board and the disc drive.  Dreambox dm800

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Pull out the current Toshiba DVD/RW drive and insert the new disc drive. Plug the two cables into the back of the drive.

5
Close the computer case, screw the Phillips screws back into place and reconnect the cables.

Problems With a Dual Layer DVD Burner

Dual layer DVD burners will record a maximum of 4 hours of video to a disc. The disc needs to be large, up to 8.5 GB of space. The dual layer refers to two different recordable layers on the disc. This technology has been used for many years as the DVDs found in stores are dual layer. Most DVD burners today have the ability to burn dual layer discs.

Speed
Dual layer discs take longer to burn because there is more information that is transfered to the disc. Also, the writing speed of dual layer burners are slow topping out at only 2.4x. Single layer burners burn very fast because they have burning speeds of 16x or 24x.

Compatibility
Sometimes the dual layer burned discs is not compatible with all players or computers. Older DVD players or PCs do not support dual layer technology. The disc will not be recognized. Sometimes upgrades are available so that older burners and players can recognize the dual layer discs, but these upgrades are not available for all manufacturers.

Layer Switch
Sometimes when burning the burner will have difficulty switching between the layers to record on the second DVD layer. When this occurs and the DVD is played back, the movie will freeze when the layer switch occurs. Different burning software will deal with this problem in different ways. Some software does not have a problem with the layer break such as RecordNow DX, RealMagig Hollywood Plus and WinDVD.

Disc Type
Some burners will only support one type of dual layer DVD disc. The burner may not burn on DVD-R discs but will burn on DVD+R dual layer discs. If the burner is showing errors with the disc type, then try the other type of disc. The newest dual layer burners will not have a problem burning on any type of DVD disc.

How to Use Ghost 7.5 With DVD Drives

Ghost 7.5 is a disk backup and imaging program created by Symantec. It creates an exact backup of the hard drive that you can use to restore your files. You can copy the drive to another drive of the same size or larger or you can create image files that can be burned to a recordable DVD. If you are transferring the disk images to a DVD, you must split the image into multiple files.

Instructions

1
Use a floppy rescue disk to boot the computer into DOS mode.

2
Type the command "ghost split-4700 -auto" to split the Ghost image into a size that can be recorded on a DVD drive.

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Choose the "Local" option.

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Choose the "Disk" option, if you are saving an image of an entire disk. Choose the "Partition" option, if you are saving an image of a single partition.  Dreambox dm800

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Choose the "To Image" option to create an image of the the disk or partition that can be recorded to a DVD.

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Choose the disk or partition that you want to create an image of from the list provided.

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Choose the disk where you want to save the partition from the list provided.

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Choose if you want to use file compression for the image.

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Boot into the main operating system when the image creation is finished.

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Use your preferred DVD burning software to burn the images to DVDs.

How to Install Mac-Compatible DVD Burners

DVD burners are optical computer drives that encode or "burn" data onto DVDs so you can store information from your computer on DVD. Mac-compatible DVD burners are available for every Mac model, including the latest Mac Mini. You can upgrade your CD burners or other optical drives to be able to do more with your Mac. A Mac compatible DVD burner will allow you to store information on DVD as well as do things like watch DVD movies and listen to music recorded on DVD

Instructions

Install Mac-Compatible DVD Burner for the Mac Mini
1
Power down your Mac Mini so it is completely turned off. Then unplug all of its cables from the wall and the computer. Touch a metal part of the case to diffuse any static electricity.

2
Turn the Mini upside down and put it on top of a towel or cloth with the Apple logo's leaf facing you.

3
Insert a putty knife between the silver outer case and the plastic inner case. It should go in about 3/4 in. Bend back the putty knife until the case pops free, then repeat it on the other side.

4
Pull the white plastic case, near the vent, up and away from you until it is free.

5
Take the AirPort antenna board and pull it off of its posts. If you do not have AirPort installed, you can skip this step. Remove the yellow tape that keeps the button cable secured to the black plastic. Then, unscrew the three black Phillips-head screws that keep the logic board and plastic framework together.

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Lift the top unit so you can see inside the computer. If you have AirPort or Bluetooth installed, you will need to disconnect those cables.

7
Remove four Phillips-head screws that connect the optical drive to the black plastic framework.

8
Peel off the yellow tape that keeps the Bluetooth cable secured to the black plastic. Then, pull the Bluetooth antenna board from its slot.  Dreambox dm800

9
Turn over the unit and carefully remove the fan cables and speaker cables.

10
Flip the device over again. With both thumbs, push the optical drive away from you while holding the plastic framework. The drive will pop free. Lift it and its interface board off.

11
Unscrew the two silver Phillips-head screws that hold together the optical drive and its interface board. You have now un-installed an optical drive and can replace it with a Mac compatible DVD burner.

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Put the computer back together by following these instructions in reverse order. However, this time install your new Mac-compatible DVD burner instead of the optical drive that was already in your computer

Tips & Warnings
If you are unsure about your ability to install a DVD drive on your Mac, you can pay somebody else to do it. A computer repair service or possibly the store where you bought the drive will be able to do the installation for you.

How to Install Mac-Compatible DVD Burners

DVD burners are optical computer drives that encode or "burn" data onto DVDs so you can store information from your computer on DVD. Mac-compatible DVD burners are available for every Mac model, including the latest Mac Mini. You can upgrade your CD burners or other optical drives to be able to do more with your Mac. A Mac compatible DVD burner will allow you to store information on DVD as well as do things like watch DVD movies and listen to music recorded on DVD

Instructions

Install Mac-Compatible DVD Burner for the Mac Mini
1
Power down your Mac Mini so it is completely turned off. Then unplug all of its cables from the wall and the computer. Touch a metal part of the case to diffuse any static electricity.

2
Turn the Mini upside down and put it on top of a towel or cloth with the Apple logo's leaf facing you.

3
Insert a putty knife between the silver outer case and the plastic inner case. It should go in about 3/4 in. Bend back the putty knife until the case pops free, then repeat it on the other side.

4
Pull the white plastic case, near the vent, up and away from you until it is free.

5
Take the AirPort antenna board and pull it off of its posts. If you do not have AirPort installed, you can skip this step. Remove the yellow tape that keeps the button cable secured to the black plastic. Then, unscrew the three black Phillips-head screws that keep the logic board and plastic framework together.

6
Lift the top unit so you can see inside the computer. If you have AirPort or Bluetooth installed, you will need to disconnect those cables.  Dreambox dm800

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Remove four Phillips-head screws that connect the optical drive to the black plastic framework.

8
Peel off the yellow tape that keeps the Bluetooth cable secured to the black plastic. Then, pull the Bluetooth antenna board from its slot.

9
Turn over the unit and carefully remove the fan cables and speaker cables.

10
Flip the device over again. With both thumbs, push the optical drive away from you while holding the plastic framework. The drive will pop free. Lift it and its interface board off.

11
Unscrew the two silver Phillips-head screws that hold together the optical drive and its interface board. You have now un-installed an optical drive and can replace it with a Mac compatible DVD burner.

12
Put the computer back together by following these instructions in reverse order. However, this time install your new Mac-compatible DVD burner instead of the optical drive that was already in your computer

Tips & Warnings
If you are unsure about your ability to install a DVD drive on your Mac, you can pay somebody else to do it. A computer repair service or possibly the store where you bought the drive will be able to do the installation for you.

How to Run an ISO File From a DVD

An ISO file is essentially a full virtual copy of a CD that has been copied to some type of storage media--in this case, a DVD. These virtual copies are useless to a computer user, however, until they are burned back onto a CD, or until they are accessed--the technical term is "mounted"--by a program that functions as a virtual CD drive. Fortunately, these programs are easy to find and most of them are free to download.  dreambox dm800

Instructions

1
Download and install the virtual CD drive program of your choice, such as MagicISO or Daemon Tools (see the download links in the "Resources" section). Follow the onscreen instructions, then restart your computer when you are prompted.

2
Insert the DVD containing the ISO image into your computer's DVD drive.

3
Look at the bottom right of your screen and locate the icon representing your virtual drive manager. For Daemon Tools, this will be a small lightning bolt icon. For MagicISO, it will be a hand holding a CD.

4
Move your mouse over the "virtual devices" pop-out menu, then over the "device 0" option. Click "Mount Image."

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Navigate to the DVD drive containing the DVD with the ISO on it in the "open" window that appears. Select the ISO file, then click "Open."

6
Open "My Computer." You will see an extra CD drive located in the "devices with removable storage" section. This is the virtual drive created by the program you downloaded and installed in Step 1. Double-click this drive to access the ISO file, as it will now behave just like a physical CD that has been inserted in a physical drive.

How to Convert an Unbox Video to DVD

The Amazon Unbox video format is designed for watching videos on your computer. You can transfer your legally-owned copy of an Unbox video to a DVD so that it can be watched on any DVD player, provided it has first been converted into a DVD-compatible format. You will need a video conversion program and a DVD burning program, both of which are freely available and which work in similar fashions to each other. No experience or expertise in working with video file formats is needed to convert the Unbox video to a DVD.

Instructions

Convert Unbox Video To DVD-Compatible Format
1
Download a video conversion program to the desktop, for example, the trial version of the aniussoft: Daniusoft Media Converter Ultimate program.

2
Double-click on the program when it has downloaded. Follow the prompt commands to install the program onto the computer's hard drive. Restart the PC after the installation is done.

3
Double-click on the icon of the video conversion program to launch it.

4
Click the "Add" button on the video conversion program's main screen. Navigate in the window that appears to the "Amazon" folder on the hard drive.

5
Double-click on the "Amazon" folder to open it. Click once on the Unbox video file inside of the "Amazon" folder that is to be converted and put onto a DVD. Press the "Open" button to close the window.

6
Select "MPEG-2" from the drop-down menu below "File Format" on the video conversion program's main screen.

7
Click the "Browse" button next to the "Output file" tab on the video conversion program's main screen. Navigate in the window that appears to the desktop. Click the "OK" button to close the window.

8
Press the "Start" or "Convert" button on the video conversion program's main screen.

9
Wait anywhere from 10 minutes to two hours, depending upon the size of the Unbox video file, as a progress bar documents the conversion of the file and then saves it to the desktop.

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Click on the "Done" button in the pop-up confirmation window when it appears. Quit the video conversion program. Archive or delete the Unbox video file.

Put the Unbox File On a DVD  dreambox dm800 hd se
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Download a DVD burning program to the desktop, for example, the free ImgBurn program.

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Double-click on the program when it has downloaded. Follow the prompt commands to install the program onto the computer's hard drive. Restart the PC after the installation is done.

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Double-click on the icon of the DVD burning program to launch it.

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Click the "Add" button on the DVD burning program's main screen. Navigate in the window that appears to the desktop.

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Click once on the MPEG-2 file that was converted from the Unbox video file. Press the "Open" button to close the window.  Dreambox dm800

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Select the DVD drive from the "Drive" drop-down menu on the DVD burning program's main screen.

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Select "DVD-Video" from the "Format" drop-down menu on the DVD burning program's main screen.

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Eject the disc tray of the DVD drive. Put the blank recordable DVD onto the disc tray. Close the disc tray.

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Press the "Write" or "Burn" button on the DVD burning program's main screen. Press the "OK" button on the confirmation window that appears.

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Wait anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour, depending upon the size of the converted Unbox video file, as a progress bar documents the amount of burning that has yet to be finished.

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Click on the "OK" button in the pop-up confirmation window when it appears. Quit the DVD burning program.

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Eject the disc tray of the DVD drive. Remove the DVD disc that now has the contents of the Unbox video on it. Close the disc tray.

Tips & Warnings
You can use a double-layer blank recordable DVD disc, rather than the standard-sized DVD disc, if the Unbox video is bigger than 4.7 gigabytes in size.

Inexpensive DVD discs can develop disc errors months after being burned. Only buy quality-grand blank recordable DVD discs because they are made from better materials.

How to Convert an Unbox Video to DVD

The Amazon Unbox video format is designed for watching videos on your computer. You can transfer your legally-owned copy of an Unbox video to a DVD so that it can be watched on any DVD player, provided it has first been converted into a DVD-compatible format. You will need a video conversion program and a DVD burning program, both of which are freely available and which work in similar fashions to each other. No experience or expertise in working with video file formats is needed to convert the Unbox video to a DVD.

Instructions

Convert Unbox Video To DVD-Compatible Format
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Download a video conversion program to the desktop, for example, the trial version of the aniussoft: Daniusoft Media Converter Ultimate program. DVD drive

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Double-click on the program when it has downloaded. Follow the prompt commands to install the program onto the computer's hard drive. Restart the PC after the installation is done.

3
Double-click on the icon of the video conversion program to launch it.

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Click the "Add" button on the video conversion program's main screen. Navigate in the window that appears to the "Amazon" folder on the hard drive.

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Double-click on the "Amazon" folder to open it. Click once on the Unbox video file inside of the "Amazon" folder that is to be converted and put onto a DVD. Press the "Open" button to close the window.

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Select "MPEG-2" from the drop-down menu below "File Format" on the video conversion program's main screen.

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Click the "Browse" button next to the "Output file" tab on the video conversion program's main screen. Navigate in the window that appears to the desktop. Click the "OK" button to close the window.

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Press the "Start" or "Convert" button on the video conversion program's main screen.

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Wait anywhere from 10 minutes to two hours, depending upon the size of the Unbox video file, as a progress bar documents the conversion of the file and then saves it to the desktop.

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Click on the "Done" button in the pop-up confirmation window when it appears. Quit the video conversion program. Archive or delete the Unbox video file.

Put the Unbox File On a DVD
1
Download a DVD burning program to the desktop, for example, the free ImgBurn program.

2
Double-click on the program when it has downloaded. Follow the prompt commands to install the program onto the computer's hard drive. Restart the PC after the installation is done.

3
Double-click on the icon of the DVD burning program to launch it.

4
Click the "Add" button on the DVD burning program's main screen. Navigate in the window that appears to the desktop.

5
Click once on the MPEG-2 file that was converted from the Unbox video file. Press the "Open" button to close the window.

6
Select the DVD drive from the "Drive" drop-down menu on the DVD burning program's main screen.

7
Select "DVD-Video" from the "Format" drop-down menu on the DVD burning program's main screen.

8
Eject the disc tray of the DVD drive. Put the blank recordable DVD onto the disc tray. Close the disc tray.

9
Press the "Write" or "Burn" button on the DVD burning program's main screen. Press the "OK" button on the confirmation window that appears.

10
Wait anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour, depending upon the size of the converted Unbox video file, as a progress bar documents the amount of burning that has yet to be finished.

11
Click on the "OK" button in the pop-up confirmation window when it appears. Quit the DVD burning program.

12
Eject the disc tray of the DVD drive. Remove the DVD disc that now has the contents of the Unbox video on it. Close the disc tray.

Tips & Warnings
You can use a double-layer blank recordable DVD disc, rather than the standard-sized DVD disc, if the Unbox video is bigger than 4.7 gigabytes in size.

Inexpensive DVD discs can develop disc errors months after being burned. Only buy quality-grand blank recordable DVD discs because they are made from better materials.

How to Convert an Unbox Video to DVD

The Amazon Unbox video format is designed for watching videos on your computer. You can transfer your legally-owned copy of an Unbox video to a DVD so that it can be watched on any DVD player, provided it has first been converted into a DVD-compatible format. You will need a video conversion program and a DVD burning program, both of which are freely available and which work in similar fashions to each other. No experience or expertise in working with video file formats is needed to convert the Unbox video to a DVD.

Instructions

Convert Unbox Video To DVD-Compatible Format
1
Download a video conversion program to the desktop, for example, the trial version of the aniussoft: Daniusoft Media Converter Ultimate program.

2
Double-click on the program when it has downloaded. Follow the prompt commands to install the program onto the computer's hard drive. Restart the PC after the installation is done.

3
Double-click on the icon of the video conversion program to launch it.

4
Click the "Add" button on the video conversion program's main screen. Navigate in the window that appears to the "Amazon" folder on the hard drive.

5
Double-click on the "Amazon" folder to open it. Click once on the Unbox video file inside of the "Amazon" folder that is to be converted and put onto a DVD. Press the "Open" button to close the window.

6
Select "MPEG-2" from the drop-down menu below "File Format" on the video conversion program's main screen.

7
Click the "Browse" button next to the "Output file" tab on the video conversion program's main screen. Navigate in the window that appears to the desktop. Click the "OK" button to close the window.

8
Press the "Start" or "Convert" button on the video conversion program's main screen.

9
Wait anywhere from 10 minutes to two hours, depending upon the size of the Unbox video file, as a progress bar documents the conversion of the file and then saves it to the desktop.

10
Click on the "Done" button in the pop-up confirmation window when it appears. Quit the video conversion program. Archive or delete the Unbox video file.

Put the Unbox File On a DVD
1
Download a DVD burning program to the desktop, for example, the free ImgBurn program.

2
Double-click on the program when it has downloaded. Follow the prompt commands to install the program onto the computer's hard drive. Restart the PC after the installation is done.

3
Double-click on the icon of the DVD burning program to launch it.

4
Click the "Add" button on the DVD burning program's main screen. Navigate in the window that appears to the desktop.

5
Click once on the MPEG-2 file that was converted from the Unbox video file. Press the "Open" button to close the window.  dreambox dm800

6
Select the DVD drive from the "Drive" drop-down menu on the DVD burning program's main screen.

7
Select "DVD-Video" from the "Format" drop-down menu on the DVD burning program's main screen.

8
Eject the disc tray of the DVD drive. Put the blank recordable DVD onto the disc tray. Close the disc tray.

9
Press the "Write" or "Burn" button on the DVD burning program's main screen. Press the "OK" button on the confirmation window that appears.

10
Wait anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour, depending upon the size of the converted Unbox video file, as a progress bar documents the amount of burning that has yet to be finished.

11
Click on the "OK" button in the pop-up confirmation window when it appears. Quit the DVD burning program.  dreambox dm8000

12
Eject the disc tray of the DVD drive. Remove the DVD disc that now has the contents of the Unbox video on it. Close the disc tray.

Tips & Warnings
You can use a double-layer blank recordable DVD disc, rather than the standard-sized DVD disc, if the Unbox video is bigger than 4.7 gigabytes in size.

Inexpensive DVD discs can develop disc errors months after being burned. Only buy quality-grand blank recordable DVD discs because they are made from better materials.

How to Clean LightScribe Discs

LightScribe discs are laser-etched DVDs and CDs with customized labels that don't peel or smudge. With a special drive and software, you can burn a photo, text or design onto a disc to create a unique label. LightScribe uses a laser to etch images and text onto a CD or DVD that is coated with a special reactive dye. A LightScribe disc that has become dirty or smudged with fingerprints may not perform properly. The LightScribe website recommends using plain water to clean the discs   DVD drive

Instructions

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Dampen a cloth with water and wring it out.

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Hold the LightScribe disc with your thumb on the edge and your index finger in the center hole.

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Wipe the disc gently with the damp cloth from the center outward on both the label and data sides. Make sure to clean the "pinwheel" in the center of the disc, which contains important data that is read by your disc drive.  dreambox dm8000

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Dry the disc with a soft cloth from the center outward.

How to Burn DVD Movies on an Apple Computer

People use the term "DVD" to refer to both a physical disc and a disc formatted to play in a DVD player. As you may have discovered, a burned DVD disc containing video files will not usually play in a DVD player. A DVD movie plays in a DVD player because the files are organized as a DVD-Video. The DVD-Video standard uses specific types of video and audio compression that DVD players understand. Mac users have several options for burning DVD movies

Instructions   Dreambox dm800

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Use the free, open-source application Burn for burning DVD movies on your Mac (see Resources). "Burn keeps it simple, but still offers a lot of advanced options," reports the Burn website. Burn can create a DVD from movie files in a variety of formats and allows you to create interactive menus for the DVD.

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Burn DVD movies on your Apple computer using DVD Burner for Mac (see Resources). This shareware program supports popular video formats and allows you to burn DVD-Video discs. You have the option of creating menus using thumbnails of the video files, names of the video files or creating no menu on the DVD. DVD Burner is practical, with basic features.

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Use Roxio Toast Titanium to burn DVD movies on your Mac (see Resources). Toast Titanium comes in a standard edition and a pro edition. This DVD burning application offers a wide range of features beyond just disc burning, such as file compression, video conversion and Blu-ray burning. Toast Titanium Pro also includes soundtrack creation, audio noise reduction, high def slide shows and visual photo editing.

Tips & Warnings wholesale silver jewelry
You will not be able to burn playable DVD movies that have copy protections on them.