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    Thinkpad T60 DVD Drive Suggestion

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by nicko1245, May 5, 2006.

  1. nicko1245

    nicko1245 Newbie

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    Hi-
    Does anyone know of a dvd drive that will fit in a Thinkpad T60 notebook, without having to go direct through them? I ordered one through newegg and got it today and it didnt fit. (NEC ND-6750A) Does anyone have any suggestions? Any help would be appreciated.
    Thanks in advance,
    Nick
     
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  2. renhui

    renhui Notebook Guru

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    You have to get a 9.5mm height DVD burner instead of 12.7mm one. not sure if you can get an LG 4083N or Panasonic UJ-842 from an online store, these are the ones used in T60 with stock DVD burner.
    ALso keep in mind that you need the rail and connector as well in order to use them in T60.
     
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Put the 6750 in an external usb powered case. The Panasonic drives on ThinkPads offer mediocre quality and are expensive.
     
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    Where do you get an external powered case from?
    Thanks,
    Nick
     
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    Centrix Intl.
     
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    Thanks alot I will go with out.
     
    nicko1245, May 5, 2006
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