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    P7811 FX How to install CT10N Blu-Ray drive?

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by khan6831, Mar 19, 2009.

  1. khan6831

    khan6831 Notebook Enthusiast

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    hey folks, I don't have much experience with opening up computers and really want to get this CT10N Blu-Ray Drive for my 7811 FX but I don't have any idea how I would go about installing it.

    Does anyone know of any guides out there that explain this install step by step?
    Do i have to install any software cd's or is it just plug and play?
    How long will it take to install the drive?
    For those of you that already have this drive, what quality of playback can i expect from this Blu-Ray drive?
     
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    I got the same one it works fine
     
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    flip laptop over
    remove rubber plug that hides mounting screw
    remove screw
    slide out slim drive
    remove mounting bracket from back of old drive (2 screws) Try not to do a RangerXML and lose the screws (sorry Ranger could not resist)
    mount bracket to new drive (2 screws)
    remove faceplate from old drive (be careful tabs are delicate)
    attach faceplate to new drive
    insert new drive
    install screw
    install rubber plug
    fire the lappy back up and it will install the drivers for the new drive