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    Dvd Rom Removal

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by isquarei, Jan 19, 2007.

  1. isquarei

    isquarei Newbie

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    I have an old Toshiba Tecra Te2100, trying to remove the dvd-rom.

    http://www.irisvista.com/tech/laptop...raTE2100_1.htm

    Is the guide i've seen, however it just shows an arrow pulling it out. I've tried with everything I've got to pull it, and even tried screwdrivers and such, no luck. More screws or something?
     
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    NetBrakr Notebook Deity

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    That guide is no good at all. There must be a screw securing the DVD drive. Is there any screws near DVD drive?

    JC
     
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    NetBrakr Notebook Deity

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    I think I have found the info

    "All you have to do is slide the DVD drive lock into UNLOCKED position and remove the drive. If the lock doesn’t move, remove one screw securing the lock (the screw is located on the right side)."

    JC
     
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    isquarei Newbie

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    There is a release, thanks a lot. Its actually pretty big too, I thought it was for the battery! Haha

    The drive is a Toshiba Sd-C2502. It says ATAPI. Can I get any dvd-rom to replace it as long as its atapi? (And the right size of course)
     
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    Yup, thats what I did also on my Dell 1150, it was a 24x CDRW/DVD combo drive, now its 8x DVD+/- Burner. I got it from Newegg also, NEC brand but different model. Its not the same model as currently selling at Newegg.

    JC
     
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