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    Cover for Optical Drive Bay in XPS M1210

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by qwer1304, Apr 24, 2007.

  1. qwer1304

    qwer1304 Newbie

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    Hi,

    I'd like to remove the internal DVD burner from the XPS M1210.

    Is there a part to cover the hole?

    If so - what's the p/n?

    Thx,
    D
     
    qwer1304, Apr 24, 2007
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  2. iPPi

    iPPi Notebook Consultant

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    I don't think the optical drive is easily removable, but I could be wrong.
     
    iPPi, Apr 24, 2007
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    gohanssjn Notebook Evangelist

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    If it's anything like past models, it's one screw and a tab....let me go check, and I'll post back!

    http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/xpsM1210/en/SM/opdrive.htm#wp999869

    Yup, there we go. But I don't see the face listed seperately. I would think the bezel can come off the drive itself, most can. In that case, you would just need a mounting mechanism. Good luck!
     
    gohanssjn, Apr 24, 2007
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  4. ssitu

    ssitu Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes, it's indeed one screw and a tab, so very easily removable.
    I always want to do this too, since I don't use the DVD drive 99.9% of the time. Maybe one of those days, I'll just put a piece of black paper, and tape it to the chasis, lol.
     
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  5. qwer1304

    qwer1304 Newbie

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    So the question stands - does anyone know the p/n of optical drive bay mounting bracket and filler panel (bezel)?

    Thx,
    D
     
    qwer1304, Apr 25, 2007
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