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    HP dv5 Blu-Rat Drive Install

    Discussion in 'HP' started by the.ronin, Mar 23, 2009.

  1. the.ronin

    the.ronin Newbie

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    I've got the HP Pavilion dv5z laptop. I'd like to replace the stock drive with a Blu-Ray drive. There are a few on eBay floating around for the dv5. Has anyone done this before? I've got the dv5 manual and replacing the drive seems straightforward enough.

    Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
     
    the.ronin, Mar 23, 2009
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    If it's specifically for the dv5 then I wouldn't think you'd have any problems.
     
    ZaZ, Mar 23, 2009
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  3. optimustarzan

    optimustarzan Notebook Deity

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    Why would you want to install a blue rat inside your computer?
     
    optimustarzan, Mar 23, 2009
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  4. the.ronin

    the.ronin Newbie

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    Thanks for the confirmation, ZaZ.

    Optimus, since the laptop has HDMI out, I want to use it as a Blu-Ray player for my HDTV.
     
    the.ronin, Mar 23, 2009
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  5. davepermen

    davepermen Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    since when can a rat play hdtv?

    i think he's just joking at your typo? :)
     
    davepermen, Mar 23, 2009
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  6. the.ronin

    the.ronin Newbie

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    Haha I didn't even notice that.
     
    the.ronin, Mar 23, 2009
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