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    Thinkpad T20 DVD-RW Drive?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by caudex, Aug 17, 2008.

  1. caudex

    caudex Notebook Geek

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    Just wondering, i've got a thinkpad T20 DVD-RW Drive which is from IBM, would this work in another brand Laptop if i was to remove the case that converts the port?

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    caudex, Aug 17, 2008
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    Aside from cosmetic issues, yes. Once you remove that extra end, it'll work on other laptops.
     
    admlam, Aug 17, 2008
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  3. caudex

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    Thanks alot for the fast reply!
     
    caudex, Aug 17, 2008
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