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    Buying DVD/CD Burner for Thinkpad 600X

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Harry_Wild, Nov 17, 2004.

  1. Harry_Wild

    Harry_Wild Newbie

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    I need to know if all DVD/CD-RW from OEM like Dell, Toshiba, etc... will work in the Ultrabay of an IBM Thinkpad 600X. My thoughts are that since notebook drives are universal like the 2.5"; the optical drive should be too. Also, does anyone know how one goes about finding an optical drive from manufacturers like Samsumg, Toshiba, Lite-On, Panasonic, etc... that will work in a 600X? They look all the same form from what I can tell. Thanks!

    The only vendor I found is NewEgg.com. Can some else also supply me with other vendors too!

    Thanks.[ :)]
     
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    bootleg2go Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    No they are not like the notebook hard drives which are universal. For the DVD/CDRW or anything that goes into a bay, you have to buy from the manufacturer as each companies bays and many times bays from different models from the same company differ.

    Jack

    "They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" (Ben Franklin)
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