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    Which bluray burner can I put into an Np8150 or Np8170?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by nadizo, Jun 29, 2011.

  1. nadizo

    nadizo Notebook Consultant

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    I was wondering which blu ray burner can I purchase seperately to replace the dvd drive in the np8150 or np8170?
     
  2. saturnotaku

    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    This or this will work. However, you might have to swap faceplates with your existing drive as the ones that come with the aftermarket burners probably will mess up the aesthetics of the notebook.
     
  3. J.P.@XoticPC

    J.P.@XoticPC Company Representative

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    Hey nadizo,

    You can grab almost any 12.7mm internal blu-ray drive, they're pretty universal, just make sure it is a SATA drive. There are a few that are different form factors though.

    Something like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118046

    Edit: Whoops, beaten to the punch. Other helpful info would include swapping faceplates and the bracket. Also, theriko posted a disassembly guide here too: http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=de6b0df1b481af0fc79b87b207592a1c64c55eb7d7564d4e947708e37b913e74
     
  4. nadizo

    nadizo Notebook Consultant

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    thanks guys!
     
  5. aduy

    aduy Keeping it cool since 93'

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    lol i like how its only 85 for that one bd reader, and the upgrade is usually 100 dollars