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    Loose Ultrabay optical drive

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by justin_c, May 8, 2008.

  1. justin_c

    justin_c Notebook Geek

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    My T61p's DVD writer drive is vertically loose; there is a larger than normal (almost 2 mm) gap between the drive and the rest of the chassis. Is this normal? I will post a pic later.

    There is also some minimal CPU whine coming from the left palmrest. Anybody have it?
     
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    shocker3000 Notebook Consultant

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    Sounds about right to me... based off of my T61.
     
    shocker3000, May 9, 2008
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    kgbeezr1 Notebook Consultant

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    Unfortunately, yes. Mine ranges from minimal/barely noticeable, to irritating and annoying. I don't think you're going to get away from the whine too easily. Every Core2duo i've used has emitted the sound (Merom and Penryn), although some people do report their machines are totally silent.
     
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