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    Gateway FX P7801u Blu-ray upgrade

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by bluedragon, Aug 14, 2011.

  1. bluedragon

    bluedragon Newbie

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    I ve searched around and cant find a specific answer as to if i can upgrade my current FX P7801u with a Blu-ray player, alot of other info out there.
    I just need a YES i can, or NO i cant. IF I can then what drive do i need and is there a specific procedure.
    Please dont jump on this thread with other questions as i am only interested in the P7801u.

    Regards, BD
     
    bluedragon, Aug 14, 2011
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    andy A Notebook Consultant

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    Yes, I not familiar with what models are out there now, as I did the upgrade a long time ago. I use a CT-10N, which was an LG branded model if I remember correctly. Easy to replace also. There are a few old threads on here about upgrading.
     
    andy A, Aug 15, 2011
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    bluedragon Newbie

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    Ok, was the computer you upgraded to BD Rom a Gateway P7801u ???
     
    bluedragon, Aug 15, 2011
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  4. Hello_Moto

    Hello_Moto Notebook Evangelist

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    they all use the same chassis; i personally upgraded mine with a BR CT-10N in my 7805u.

    other forum members have upgraded older FX models (6860 FXs etc.) with the same model successfully too.
     
    Hello_Moto, Aug 15, 2011
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    andy A Notebook Consultant

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    mine is a 7811, but as Hello Motto said they are all the same chassis. It will work.
     
    andy A, Aug 15, 2011
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    HFW Newbie

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    @bluedragon: I've instaled a LG BT-10N in my p7801u. It was a challenge to exchange the face plate, because I never did it, but you'll figure out. The only thing that I think I loose was the light led, because I think the face plate covers it. Also, there's no way, yet, to convert it to RPC1. I asked ala42 to include this driver in its next release of MSCE.
    Regards
     
    HFW, Aug 20, 2011
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    pelenor Notebook Enthusiast

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    I too upgraded to the LG Blu Ray player in my 7805u. I ordered mine off ebay for $50. As for the faceplate, there's a Youtube video that shows how to switch them out. And I haven't had any problems with it.
     
    pelenor, Aug 23, 2011
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