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    ultrabay DVD-drive exchange by standard slimline possible?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by thuhn, Nov 27, 2005.

  1. thuhn

    thuhn Newbie

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    Pobably a dumb question, but is it possible to exchange an UJ-811b drive (it came with my R51) by something which might be capable of writing DVD + R/RW?
    I know about the ultrabay enhanced IBM drives, but they are quite expensive :( , therefore I would like to ask about the possibility to plug in some different slimline laptop drive not made by IBM for example the NEC ND-6650A??

    Thank in advance for your comments
     
    thuhn, Nov 27, 2005
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    It should work. You may have to cut a notch in the bezel on the NEC to make it fit casue of the eject mechanism. I know there are some people over at ThinkPads.com who have done it. You may want to search over there. Good Luck.
     
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    Thank you very much for your fast help
     
    thuhn, Nov 28, 2005
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