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    8710p optical drive upgrade to BD?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by basicbill, Jul 31, 2008.

  1. basicbill

    basicbill Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,
    Is this model (8710p) capable of an optical drive upgrade?
    Specifically, is it capable of accepting any after market blu ray drives?

    I know that it was available as an option with the T7500 when I bought my T7300......and hp.ca shows a model that might fit, but it is listed at over $1,000! (450489-001)

    Has anyone upgraded this model with any other drive?

    BTW, my laptop has the GSA-T20N now.

    tia,
    bb
     
    basicbill, Jul 31, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Physically, it should be upgradeable. I know the drive is easy to remove, you need to find a compatible replacement. I'm pretty sure all 12.5mm drives would work.
     
    Greg, Jul 31, 2008
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  3. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    I was doing a search for the Blue-Ray drive, didn't turn out any results though. But yeah, as Gred said, it is upgradable.
     
    Han Bao Quan, Jul 31, 2008
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