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    m17x r1 optical drive question

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by lzykocp1002, Mar 15, 2011.

  1. lzykocp1002

    lzykocp1002 Notebook Consultant

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    can i swap out the optical drive and use my own in the m17x, as far as it can be seen you just slide in the cd there isn't even any front panel, just wondering. I believe it should be possible.
     
    lzykocp1002, Mar 15, 2011
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    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    As long as it's a slot loading optical drive you can.
    Also you won't need a front bezel.
     
    katalin_2003, Mar 15, 2011
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    lzykocp1002 Notebook Consultant

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    just a regular optical drive from a sager laptop
     
    lzykocp1002, Mar 15, 2011
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    If it's slot loading then yes.
    May i ask why would you want to replace it?
     
    katalin_2003, Mar 15, 2011
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