The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.

Latitude E4300 Media Bay

Discussion in 'Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision' started by UsernameK, Apr 8, 2009.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. UsernameK

    UsernameK Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    26
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    I have been unable to find anything to replace the disk drive with. After OS and basic application installation, I never use CDs or DVDs. I would much prefer a battery or hard drive. Even a plastic weight-saver would be better than the disk drive. So, does anyone know if any alternatives that fit the E4300?
     
    UsernameK, Apr 8, 2009
    #1
  2. weirdo81622

    weirdo81622 Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    86
    Messages:
    619
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    I found Dell part number R669D, which is described as "AirBay ODD Plastic Housing (Black)" under DVD-ROMs and accessories, so I'm guessing that that's the weight-saver thing. Give Dell a call and see if they can give you more info.
     
    weirdo81622, Apr 8, 2009
    #2
  3. UsernameK

    UsernameK Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    26
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    I'll look into it. Thanks.
     
    UsernameK, Apr 8, 2009
    #3
  4. Dillio187

    Dillio187 Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    56
    Messages:
    341
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    report back on what you find!
     
    Dillio187, Apr 9, 2009
    #4
  5. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

    Reputations:
    2,962
    Messages:
    8,231
    Likes Received:
    59
    Trophy Points:
    216
    Amen. I read in the E6400 Owner's Lounge that Dell gave up on this thing way back in September or October (after they messed up a large batch of them?), so I haven't bothered looking for one.
     
    Commander Wolf, Apr 9, 2009
    #5
Loading...
Similar Threads - Latitude E4300 Media
  1. aaxx

    Laptop choice: Latitude 15 7520/Lenovo Thinkpad E/T15/ASUS Expertbook B1 B1500

    aaxx, Jan 6, 2022, in forum: What Notebook Should I Buy?
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    272
    ZaZ
    Jan 6, 2022
  2. artur1884

    Latitude e6230 black screen on startup

    artur1884, Dec 25, 2021, in forum: Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    623
    artur1884
    Jan 2, 2022
  3. rockmaster113

    Latitude E6420 - Problem with SSD, looking for some help.

    rockmaster113, Nov 13, 2021, in forum: Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    541
    rockmaster113
    Nov 17, 2021
  4. bananam8nuk

    latitude 3310 2-in-1 m.2 drive upgrade

    bananam8nuk, Aug 20, 2021, in forum: Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    633
    bananam8nuk
    Aug 20, 2021
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.

Share This Page