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    T61P Optical Drive Question

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Hackez, Oct 27, 2007.

  1. Hackez

    Hackez Notebook Evangelist

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    This is a relatively easy question but I just wanted to confirm: For Windows XP Professional Users

    Does your UltraBay Optical Drive show up under the "Safely Remove Hardware Wizard" that normally pops up when inserting a Flash Drive, etc.

    Just wanted to confirm.

    Thanks
     
    Hackez, Oct 27, 2007
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  2. Renee

    Renee Notebook Virtuoso

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    I have a 3000 that has a dual layered DVD that has to be the same as the t61p. I'm running Vista and it does not interact with the "can safely remove hardware" wizard.
     
    Renee, Oct 27, 2007
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  3. Hackez

    Hackez Notebook Evangelist

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    Alright thanks, but I'm running Windows XP so I need someone running Windows XP to post clarification. I'll update my original post to reflect that.
     
    Hackez, Oct 27, 2007
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  4. Hackez

    Hackez Notebook Evangelist

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    Up to the top in hope for an answer.
     
    Hackez, Oct 28, 2007
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  5. kaede

    kaede Notebook Consultant

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    i believe all the thinkpad series have this feature. so that u can remove ur optical drive to replace with 2nd harddrive or 2nd battery. :D
     
    kaede, Oct 28, 2007
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  6. Hackez

    Hackez Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks!

    After a little bit of research it turns out your right, its hot swappable so its supposed to show up.

    I just wanted to be sure. :D

    Thanks
     
    Hackez, Oct 28, 2007
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