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    A slot loading dvd-rw drive for a thinkpad t61?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by TechMedik, Jul 8, 2008.

  1. TechMedik

    TechMedik Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does anyone know if ibm or a 3rd party makes a slot loading dvd-rw drive for the thinkpad t61 ultraslim bay? I really dislike the tray loading one.
     
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    I'm not trying to discourage you, but it's going to be tough since Lenovo doesn't make any. The T series uses super slim optical drives, most drives won't fit. There are some 9.5mm slot loading drives like on the MacBook Pro, but I believe those aren't sold with bezels. The other issue is making it fit. If you can find a drive with a bezel and the right height, ThinkPad drives have a notch in the corner for the eject mechanism which other drives won't have. It may be possible to cut it to fit.
     
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