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    Bluray drive in the G53/73/74 series

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by euanpetrie, Jul 7, 2011.

  1. euanpetrie

    euanpetrie Notebook Enthusiast

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    Anyone know what brand of bluray drive is in this series? I'd like to purchase aftermarket one to fit my incoming laptop
     
    euanpetrie, Jul 7, 2011
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  2. panzer06

    panzer06 His Imperial Majesty

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    Varies. Pretty much any 12.7mm drive will work. You just need to change the bezel.

    Slim Laptop Panasonic Blu-ray Burner DVDRW Drive UJ-240 | eBay

    Sample burner from e-bay.

    Cheers,
     
    panzer06, Jul 8, 2011
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