Swapping CD drive question

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Pegi

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I'm not a builder myself, so this will likely be an elementary question for you guys, but I could use some help.

My son has an older computer with a Plextor Plexwriter 24/10/40 CDR-W IDE burner. It is broken (something to do with jumping cats and an open drive). I have another computer here with a Sony 18X Dual Layer DVD Burner 48X CD Burner that I rarely use. Can I take out this Sony and just swap it for his Plextor as an even exchange, using the same plugs? Do I need make any other changes as far as in the bios or with drivers?
 
If they are both IDE drives then just swap using the same cables. Super simple
 
Thanks much; I just needed to be prepared before I go over there. Appreciate the reply.
 
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