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    Removing the Optical Drive in T410

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by azaad, Aug 24, 2010.

  1. azaad

    azaad Notebook Enthusiast

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    I bought a T410 from Outlet.Lenovo , the thing is that I don't like heavy laptops(I wanted a x200 at first but things didn't work out), Now I'm thinking of removing the optical drive for ever as I don't need it, to make the notebook lighter. It may sound crazy, I know! I think it will look ugly that way, right, you think I can put a lid or something in place of that? does it make the notebook lighter at all?! :D
     
    azaad, Aug 24, 2010
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    gmoneyphatstyle Notebook Deity

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    gmoneyphatstyle, Aug 24, 2010
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    azaad Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks, but the cover is not included in the package?! can I buy it or so?
     
    azaad, Aug 24, 2010
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    gmoneyphatstyle Notebook Deity

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    look at the link i posted
     
    gmoneyphatstyle, Aug 24, 2010
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    azaad Notebook Enthusiast

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    Travel Cover!

    By the way does it make any considerable change? weight-wise or regarding the battery usage?
     
    azaad, Aug 24, 2010
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    weight wise it is about 200 grams for the ultrabay optical drive, battery wise depending on the power plan it can save about 5 to 10 minutes.
     
    lead_org, Aug 25, 2010
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