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    X60 Tablet external DVD (no AC power) Burner question

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by DieselNYC, May 21, 2007.

  1. DieselNYC

    DieselNYC Newbie

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    Anyone out there find an external CD or DVD burner that will work with the X60T and doesn't require an AC adapter?

    I see some on ebay but am not sure that they will work with this laptop.

    Thanks,
    V
     
    DieselNYC, May 21, 2007
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Do you have a link? You can use this case and stick in any drive you want. I personally used it with my T42 and had a NEC drive in it:

    Link
     
    ZaZ, May 22, 2007
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    Thanks for the info. How does this one get power? I see two cables a usb and one that looks like ps/2 to usb.
     
    DieselNYC, May 22, 2007
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    From the USB port.
     
    ZaZ, May 22, 2007
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    Wow, I didn't know the usb port has enough juice to power an optical drive. So all you need to carry is the drive and a usb cable? Nice.

    Thanks.
     
    DieselNYC, May 22, 2007
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