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    T42 - Removing the Optical Drive, Purchasing a DVD-RW

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Olive, Oct 1, 2007.

  1. Olive

    Olive Notebook Geek

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    Hi,

    This is in regards to the T42 model.

    How do you remove the optical drive (any manuals available)?
    Is a DVD-RW available for this laptop? If so, where will I be able to purchase one?

    Thanks. :)
     
    Olive, Oct 1, 2007
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  2. LaptopGuru

    LaptopGuru Notebook Evangelist

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    The optical drive is in the Ultrabay. There is a lever that ejects the drive, and it slides right out. There are DVD drives available directly from Lenovo and some on eBay as well.
     
    LaptopGuru, Oct 1, 2007
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  3. Olive

    Olive Notebook Geek

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    Are any manuals available online? My aunt isn't very skilled when it comes to technology and such would be of great help to her.
     
    Olive, Oct 1, 2007
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  4. ZaZ

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    I would suggest eBay cause Lenovo is going to charge you an arm and a leg.

    The service manual is located on Lenovo's website.
     
    ZaZ, Oct 1, 2007
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  5. f4ding

    f4ding Laptop Owner

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    try lenovo website. Or google for t42 manual. Lenovo has manuals for t60/61, etc, so they should have t42 manual somewhere.
     
    f4ding, Oct 1, 2007
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