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    Np8690 Modification

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by yunaforever009, Oct 11, 2009.

  1. yunaforever009

    yunaforever009 Newbie

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    I am about to order a new 8690 but am wondering if anyone knows if you can replace the stock blu-ray drive with a slot-load blu ray drive?

    And does anyone know if Ava-Direct is a reputable source?

    Thanks!
     
    yunaforever009, Oct 11, 2009
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  2. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    hi and welcome to nbr.
    try a google search,i found some interesting posts.

    if you are in america then i would recommend xoticpc.
     
    MrDJ, Oct 11, 2009
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  3. duane16

    duane16 Notebook Consultant

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    I don't think you would be able to replace the tray-load with a slot-load, since the panels for the W860CU are non-standard (as with most notebooks).

    I do believe Ava-Direct is a good reseller; NBR has done a review of one of their machines (maybe more). (EDIT: M980NU, D900F)

    Duane
     
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  4. yunaforever009

    yunaforever009 Newbie

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    Thank you both for the replies! I had been searching for the slot-load option for a while now, but it never shows up in reference to the np8690, it always shows up in posts where the sager is being compared to the M17x which has a slot load...

    As per Ava or Xotic, I like the customization through Ava... but am really tempted towards Xotic for a custom skin for the back of the screen...
     
    yunaforever009, Oct 12, 2009
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  5. SoundOf1HandClapping

    SoundOf1HandClapping Was once a Forge

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    Also, remeber that Justin of XoticPC is a frequent poster on these forums. He'll take care of you.

    And just because I feel obligated to do it, GenTechPC also has their own rep on these forums, and Ken is at least as good as Justin in customer service.
     
    SoundOf1HandClapping, Oct 12, 2009
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  6. duane16

    duane16 Notebook Consultant

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    No problem. Any particular reason you want the slot-load? You know that you wouldn't be able to use those smaller form factor CD's with slot-load drives?

    Duane
     
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  7. yunaforever009

    yunaforever009 Newbie

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    I absolutely love the slot load... its almost entirely cosmetic of a reason for me. I have never come across using the small CD's, but I think I could sacrifice that possibility for being able to have a slot load. I also worry constantly about hurting the CD tray... but mostly, its cosmetic =)

    And thank you again for both replies! I am definitely going to go for Xotic.
     
    yunaforever009, Oct 12, 2009
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  8. theriko

    theriko Ronin

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    The wii has a slot load that takes 8cm disks, are you sure other drives can't?
     
    theriko, Oct 13, 2009
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  9. duane16

    duane16 Notebook Consultant

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    I read somewhere that slot-loads couldn't take smaller discs; but that was a long time ago. So maybe newer drives (like the Wii as you say) can take them? IDK. Maybe an M17x owner can pitch in?

    Duane
     
    duane16, Oct 13, 2009
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