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    So if I were to buy a Blu-ry drive...

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by KuroLionheart, Sep 3, 2010.

  1. KuroLionheart

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    Just any compatible Blu-ray drive, would it be possible to swap the laser and what-not into the casing of the G73 drive so it match the finish?
     
    KuroLionheart, Sep 3, 2010
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    You can remove the bezel and place it on the new drive to match the design of your notebook.
     
    ziddy123, Sep 3, 2010
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    Thank you very much, just what I needed to know. +1 Rep Additional question, what drive do most people usually spring for? I've been looking at a few and can't decide.
     
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    There is a video on how to remove/replace the bezel. It was mentioned and linked here in the G73 forums months ago. Sorry I don't have a direct link, but I bet a search would turn it up. It may have been in ViciousUSMC's review or benchmark thread, but it's around here somewhere. Hope that helps.

    Also, in that same discussion someone linked a cheap BD-ROM/DVD burner and I did bookmark that so here you go in case you need it...
    http://www.eeshops.com/new-hl-bdrom-sata-bluray-player-dvd-drive-burner-ct10n-p-227.html
    I don't know anything about it, but someone recommended it so I bookmarked it.
     
    Jody, Sep 3, 2010
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