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    Removing blu ray drive for battery

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by GamerJoe, Jul 29, 2013.

  1. GamerJoe

    GamerJoe Notebook Consultant

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    Is it safe for me to physically remove my blu ray drive to save battery on my Alienware?

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    GamerJoe, Jul 29, 2013
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  2. J.Dre

    J.Dre Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If it is not in use, it shouldn't be drawing power. But yes, it's okay to remove it.
     
    J.Dre, Jul 29, 2013
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  3. widezu69

    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    I removed it to save weight.
     
    widezu69, Jul 29, 2013
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  4. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    Yes, so long as you do it properly there is no danger to a system that is just massing the drive.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jul 29, 2013
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  5. GamerJoe

    GamerJoe Notebook Consultant

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    Great thanks guys!

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    GamerJoe, Jul 31, 2013
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  6. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Just to confirm, no issues will arise if it is not there.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Aug 2, 2013
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