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    a missing screw underneath the DVD drive on t61

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by vi3tscorpian, Nov 6, 2007.

  1. vi3tscorpian

    vi3tscorpian Notebook Evangelist

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    guys, i wonder if the missing screw underneath the DVD drive of the T61 is intentional....just a curious question. he he...
     
    vi3tscorpian, Nov 6, 2007
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  2. wogstaa

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    Probably not, it's also probably the screw that secures the drive into place.
     
    wogstaa, Nov 6, 2007
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  3. vi3tscorpian

    vi3tscorpian Notebook Evangelist

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    no kidding! please anyone confirms that your T61 has this missing screw as well or is it just mine that has this problem.
     
    vi3tscorpian, Nov 6, 2007
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    JabbaJabba, Nov 6, 2007
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    I am sure it is not intentional. If it is the screw to secure it I suggest you add it on as soon as possible
     
    gridtalker, Nov 6, 2007
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  6. JaneL

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    Look through the box it came in. It's in a little plastic bag. Unless something has changed from previous models, you don't need to install it unless you're afraid someone will steal whatever is in the bay.
     
    JaneL, Nov 6, 2007
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    I can assure you it is. It is not screwed in by default as it would make hotswapping slow.
     
    JabbaJabba, Nov 6, 2007
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  8. braddd

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    It is for "locking" the ultrabay in place. I believe the screw they give you for that screw hole needs a special screw driver..
     
    braddd, Nov 6, 2007
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    I think a better term might be security screw. Its not to "secure" it in place, since that is what the latch does, and that might be confusing some people ;)

    And the screw provided needs a allen wrench to install, 2.5mm I believe.
     
    dietcokefiend, Nov 6, 2007
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  10. JabbaJabba

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    Exactly.

    And with that final clarification, I think the horse is completely dead now :)
     
    JabbaJabba, Nov 6, 2007
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  11. Sean S

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    makes so much sense now! i've been wondering about that!!!! thank you everybody!
     
    Sean S, Nov 6, 2007
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  12. Cherude

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    By the way, the "missing" screw appears in other laptops with super-ultra-slim-whatever-bays too. My old toshiba had the same. It's normal.
     
    Cherude, Nov 6, 2007
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  13. vi3tscorpian

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    hehehe..okay case closed and now i can rest assured that it's normal. i hadn't noticed it until last night while i was reading the labels underneath the laptop bottom. no wonder they shipped with a few extra screws.
     
    vi3tscorpian, Nov 6, 2007
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  14. Chanchin

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    Is this not the hole(s) that allow spill drinks go through the computer?
     
    Chanchin, Dec 20, 2007
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  15. JabbaJabba

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    Short answer: No.
     
    JabbaJabba, Dec 20, 2007
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    No, those holes have a water droplet icon next to them.
     
    stevensol, Dec 20, 2007
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    it is to lock in your ultrabay devices such as your dvd burner so no one can easily steal it. I haven't even installed my screw yet. No plans on doing it either
     
    eyecon82, Dec 20, 2007
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  18. Chanchin

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    Got it. Thanks.
     
    Chanchin, Dec 20, 2007
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  19. JabbaJabba

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    It seems people don't bother to read the full thread. It is not that long - only 19 posts including this one. If you had read the first couple of posts, including the link to forum.thinkpads.com, there would be no need for further explanation. I don't understand why people need to repeat the exact same answers made earlier, to facilitate understanding.
     
    JabbaJabba, Dec 21, 2007
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  20. Chanchin

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    You do not have to understand every thing. Welcome on earth.
     
    Chanchin, Dec 21, 2007
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