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    Replacing optical drive in M15x, possible?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by xf3lixdcatx, Dec 13, 2009.

  1. xf3lixdcatx

    xf3lixdcatx Newbie

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    I am trying to find out if it is possible to replace the optical drive (CD drive) in the new M15x laptops. I have tried searching around and I did find Mr. Moo's guide, but unfortunately that links to the old m15x version. I am trying to find out about the new M15x. Anyone know if this is possible? I would like to replace my standard CD drive with a Blu-Ray drive.

    Would this blu ray drive work? It has been said that it will fit the old m15x perfectly, but I couldn't find any confirmation on how it fits in the new ones.

    http://www.pacificgeek.com/product.asp?c=200&s=1374&ID=105333&P=F
     
    xf3lixdcatx, Dec 13, 2009
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    Wattos Notebook Deity

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    shadowarachh Notebook Evangelist

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    unless you are very comfortable and practiced taking apart things like this(which I'm guessing you are not seeing as how you are asking this and haven't bothered reading the service manual which is linked numerous times) I'd say it's not a good idea. the optical drive is probably the hardest thing to swap in the M15x.

    either get the laptop with it already installed or let it go.
     
    shadowarachh, Dec 13, 2009
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    Nailgunn Notebook Geek

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    From all the research I have done there are two models of BD-RE that can fit in the M15x
    Panasonic UJ-225b older 2x version
    http://www.panasonic.com/industrial/computer/storage/optical/models/uj225b.asp

    and the UJ-235a newer 4x
    http://www.panasonic.com/industrial/computer/storage/optical/models/UJ-235A.asp

    Make sure you get a slim slot version

    I plan on upgrading mine in the near future and found out what I needed
     
    Nailgunn, Dec 13, 2009
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