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    Upgrading T60 to DVD writer?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by twister, Nov 8, 2006.

  1. twister

    twister Notebook Evangelist

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    Just found out we will be getting T60 at work (2GHz Core Duo, GMA 950, 14", CDRW/DVD drive). Since it doesn't come with DVD writer, will I be able to purchase one separately or upgrade from Lenovo? The reason why I'm curious is because I own T42 with CDRW/DVD and I can't upgade to DVD write since T42 comes in two different frames with only one which accepts DVD burner. I just would like to know if this has been changed with T60 and if it has a universal frame to accept either drives?
     
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    Teranfirbt Notebook Consultant

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    You can get the Ultrabay slim DVD burner from Lenovo, not sure if the T60 one will work in the T42...
     
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    twister Notebook Evangelist

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    You probably misunderstood me. For my T42 there is no internal DVD writers cause of the frame. I'm using an external one now. What I was curious about is if all of all T60 have the same frame which will accept either CDRW/DVDRW or CDRW/DVD, because the one which I will be getting at work will not have DVDRW in it.
     
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  4. vespoli

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    You can switch out the ultrabay. See This.

    They are indeed switchable--both drives will fit

    It would probably be cheaper to use an external burner though if you don't need to take the drive with you everywhere. I don't know about upgrading 3rd party--you would need to be sure that you get the slim dvd-burner as the t60 uses a low-profile bay.

    Good luck.
     
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    Momo26 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I'd have to agree with vespoli and encourage the use of an external burner. They are superior to any notebook internal / swappable burner.
     
    Momo26, Nov 8, 2006
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