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    8560p - can I swap regular DVD drive with blu-ray drive?

    Discussion in 'HP Business Class Notebooks' started by Min, Oct 23, 2012.

  1. Min

    Min Notebook Geek

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    Is it as simple as taking the original optical drive out and putting the BD drive in?
     
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    Yes, but note that you will still need the appropriate software to play BD movies.
     
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  3. Min

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    Thank you for that information. I have been waiting for it.

    I can download the player software from HP's site.
     
    Min, Oct 23, 2012
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