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    Replace CD Drive with hard disk in z60m?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by bdickey, Dec 31, 2007.

  1. bdickey

    bdickey Newbie

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    I have a z60m Thinkpad with a 40 GB drive, and I would like to replace the CD-Rom drive in the ultrabay with a 100 GB drive. Is this possible? What is involved in the swap? I have the device removal and installation from Lenovo's support and downloads website, so I assume that I can just remove the CD-ROm drive from the ultrabay.

    But is there anything I need to do after installing the new drive, or will the operating system recognize the new hard drive automatically? I am running Windows XP. Alternatively, I could add an external drive. Any recommendations for a good product?

    Thanks,
    Bob Dickey
     
    bdickey, Dec 31, 2007
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    You need the ultrabay hard drive adapter. The part number is 40Y8725.
     
    ZaZ, Dec 31, 2007
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    bdickey Newbie

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    Zaz, thanks for your advice.
    Bob D.
     
    bdickey, Jan 1, 2008
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