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    Optical drives from E-series Latitude fits Inspiron 17 & Studio 17?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ofelas, Mar 24, 2010.

  1. ofelas

    ofelas Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi,

    Just wondering if any of the E-series optical drives (Latitude E6400/E6500, Precision M2400/M4400 would fit the Inspiron 17 or Studio 17?

    Thx!
     
    ofelas, Mar 24, 2010
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Probably not and no.

    The Studio 17s have been using slot-load drives since their inception and among other things, a large chunk of the chassis would have to be cut away before it could accept conventional optical drives. The Inspiron 17s still use tray-load drives, but I doubt these drives are the low-height devices shipping with the Latitudes and Precisions.
     
    Commander Wolf, Mar 25, 2010
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  3. ofelas

    ofelas Notebook Evangelist

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    Appreciate the quick answer!
     
    ofelas, Mar 25, 2010
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