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    T61 Part 42W3824 Screws Came with your T61??

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

  1. BaldwinHillsTrojan

    BaldwinHillsTrojan Notebook Evangelist

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    did anyone else get a small bag of 2 secrews. look like security screws requiring a special screwdriver. what are they for? the bag reads Made in Japan P/N 42W3824.
     
    BaldwinHillsTrojan, Dec 31, 2007
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    I've heard that supposedly locks in your removable CD drive from your T61.
     
    klutchrider, Dec 31, 2007
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  3. Arki

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    This is correct.

    Under the optical drive, there is a spot for a screw. That's what the extra screws are for; it will keep the optical drive from being pulled out.
     
    Arki, Dec 31, 2007
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    ...and the other I believe is for the hard drive bay. I never use 'em, as I regularly swap devices.
     
    LaptopGuru, Dec 31, 2007
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    Heh! I don't even have a case on my desktop computer, I am switching parts out so frequently.
     
    bsodder, Dec 31, 2007
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    What devices can be swap with the cd\dvd drive?
     
    hoj914, Dec 31, 2007
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  7. Arki

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    UltraBay Batteries can take its place also.
     
    Arki, Dec 31, 2007
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    I put mine in.

    but I think that a regular screw (metric type) will work too, if you want to lock the CD/DVD somewhat
     
    miro_gt, Jan 1, 2008
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  10. BaldwinHillsTrojan

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    But why didnt they supply the screwdriver? Is it a small Allen wrench?
     
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  11. Arki

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    All you need is a small Phillip's screwdriver I think.
     
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    no, it's an allen wrench type screw that comes with the laptop
     
    miro_gt, Jan 1, 2008
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  13. Arki

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    Oh ok, thanks for clearing that up.
     
    Arki, Jan 1, 2008
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