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    How do you determine the height of an optical drive?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by mrPico, Aug 19, 2010.

  1. mrPico

    mrPico Notebook Deity

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    Hi, I tried to find the answer on how to determine the height of an optical drive,but I couldn't find answers myself. A friend of mine wants to remove his optical drive and install a SSD there. What are some ways to find out what height he should buy? Many thanks!

    Edit: Is comparing your 2.5" HDD with your optical drive the best way?
     
    mrPico, Aug 19, 2010
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  2. damaph

    damaph Notebook Guru

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    What I did was just remove the optical drive and measure the height with a ruler...
     
    damaph, Aug 20, 2010
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    Check the label on the dvd drive. It should say 12mm or 9mm
     
    jackluo923, Aug 20, 2010
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    Fintan, Aug 21, 2010
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