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    G73 slot load optical drive

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by bigddybn, Apr 16, 2010.

  1. bigddybn

    bigddybn Notebook Evangelist

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    Anyone have a pic of a G73 converted to slot load? I'm wondering how the bezel would look since the G73 body isn't level.
     
    bigddybn, Apr 16, 2010
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    bigddybn Notebook Evangelist

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    Anyone?

    10 char
     
    bigddybn, Apr 23, 2010
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    Meever Notebook Evangelist

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    What would you do about the cover? I know with a tray loader you just pop it off and plug it in right away. How would you go about doing his with a slot loader?

    Can you just pop out the cover and cut your own hole?
     
    Meever, Apr 23, 2010
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    bigddybn Notebook Evangelist

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    That's pretty much why I'm asking :)

    No point in re-inventing the wheel and all that.
     
    bigddybn, Apr 24, 2010
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    bigddybn Notebook Evangelist

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    Anyone tried this yet?
     
    bigddybn, May 21, 2010
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    panzer06 His Imperial Majesty

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    I have 2 slot load drives I bought from China for $50-$55 each but have tried a couple of different slot load bezels and neither fit the models I have. So far still using the tray loading version.

    I tried one from here but maybe I picked the wrong one. Replacement Bezels for Blu-ray and DVD Drives

    Cheers,
     
    panzer06, May 21, 2010
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    custom90gt Doc Mod Super Moderator

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    yeah I wanted to go this route, but nothing would fit the lines of the G73jh, note to mention the color/texture...
     
    custom90gt, May 21, 2010
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