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    Flush fit with non-compal optical drive?

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by aka_rocket, Apr 16, 2008.

  1. aka_rocket

    aka_rocket Newbie

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    hi all,
    i'm new to the custom notebook thing so i have a question to ask. i'm looking into getting a JFL92 barebone notebook and was wondering, as the title states, if an extra optical drive i have sitting around(still new) will be a flush fit or would i need to get the optical drive that comes with the barebone kit (need the face plate). this would save me $80.

    the drive i have
    SONY Slim Combo Drive Black ATA/EIDE/ATAPI Model CRX850E - OEM
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827131022

    thanks.
     
    aka_rocket, Apr 16, 2008
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  2. Ayle

    Ayle Trailblazer

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    It should fit.
     
    Ayle, Apr 16, 2008
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  3. Wirelessman

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    Ask the vendor who you are buying the notebook from to make sure.
     
    Wirelessman, Apr 16, 2008
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  4. aka_rocket

    aka_rocket Newbie

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    thanks for the info.
    fyi, the barebone setup im currently looking the Compal JFL92 WSXGA+ Barebone Laptop from http://www.xoticpc.com/
     
    aka_rocket, Apr 16, 2008
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  5. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    Justin, a retail NBR member from xoticps should be able to tell you if this optical drive will fit or not.
     
    Wirelessman, Apr 17, 2008
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  6. Justin@XoticPC

    Justin@XoticPC Company Representative

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    We do not personally use this Sony Drive but it should just slide right in. :)
     
    Justin@XoticPC, Apr 17, 2008
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  7. Wirelessman

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    Thank you Justin!
     
    Wirelessman, Apr 17, 2008
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    zfactor Mastershake

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    ive used that drive before it should fit fine..its just a standard sized notebook drive
     
    zfactor, Apr 17, 2008
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  9. aka_rocket

    aka_rocket Newbie

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    Awesome Awesome! Thanks Guys!

    i got worried in the first place since i had bought one for my brother's vaio and it was not flush and couldn't take the face plate from the original drive.
     
    aka_rocket, Apr 18, 2008
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