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    v2404US DVD/RW-+ Drive Option?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by d1c1ple, Dec 28, 2005.

  1. d1c1ple

    d1c1ple Newbie

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    anyone know if there is a drive option available from hp/cpq or 3rd party for this laptop? I hit the hpshopping site and can't find but will keep looking.
     
    d1c1ple, Dec 28, 2005
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    brianstretch Notebook Virtuoso

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    You can custom-configure a v2000z series notebook on hp.com. That's probably what I'd do. Check out the v5000z series while you're at it.

    If you want you can always swap in a nice NEC DVD burner later but the bezel won't match the Compaq case.

    There are other retail model v2000z series notebooks that do have DVD burners.
     
    brianstretch, Dec 29, 2005
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    d1c1ple Newbie

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    thx - i already have the 2404US; just looking for the option so I can buy it. if you have a link or info on the NEC model let me know. I'll do some more looking around too.
     
    d1c1ple, Dec 29, 2005
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    fill2k Notebook Consultant

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    if you check the system reference/maintenance guide, and get the part number. you can call HP and order the part.

    I have no idea about the pricing though. If it's expensive, maybe it's best to just sell the laptop, and get a new V2000z with DVD burner built-in.
     
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    brianstretch, Dec 29, 2005
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    thx for the link; i was on partsurfer - not exactly cheap for replacement parts
     
    d1c1ple, Dec 29, 2005
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    NECs are very good laptop drives.
     
    ZaZ, Dec 29, 2005
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