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    Does the BD drive from M1710/M1730 fits M17x-R2 ?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by mfractal, Mar 22, 2010.

  1. mfractal

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    Question in subject.
    I have a brand new BD Writer that was sent as a replacement for a faulty M1710 one.
    I think it's the panasonic UJ-220 model (it's not with me right now so i can't check). Question is, should i bother trying to install it ?
     
    mfractal, Mar 22, 2010
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    No. completely different form factors.
     
    nickbarbs, Mar 22, 2010
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    Oh well... good that i asked!
     
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    You can get a 115 I think, that''ll work. Basically you're just looking for a slot load Blu ray player.
     
    darkloki, Mar 22, 2010
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    what's a 115?
     
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    darkloki, Mar 22, 2010
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    maybe you should get even a 235.
     
    darkloki, Mar 22, 2010
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    by an external (IDE) DVD case, and fit it. works great for me same thing had blu ray for m1710 and m1730 wont fit m17x, but as external plays blu ray great
     
    weddingvideos4u, Mar 22, 2010
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  9. mfractal

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    thanks all!
     
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    It won't fit. If you want Blu Ray for your M17x, the CA10N also works. Link
     
    Megacharge, Mar 22, 2010
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