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    Sony Vaio CW optical drive replacement

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by Blackmenace22, Mar 11, 2010.

  1. Blackmenace22

    Blackmenace22 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Blackmenace22, Mar 11, 2010
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    aan310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    I would imagine so, but it would be a alot of money for no real gain IMO.
     
    aan310, Mar 11, 2010
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    Blackmenace22 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I will take your advice and not bother with it then.

    Thank you for the reply
     
    Blackmenace22, Mar 11, 2010
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  5. H.A.L. 9000

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    IDK about the bezel. I would think you'd have to modify it a bit, like cutting a slot in it with a dremel or something. But other than that, it's completely possible to do it, it's just what it would look like afterward.
     
    H.A.L. 9000, Mar 13, 2010
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    this is a different question from what is being asked...I want to know:

    If I can swap my xps m1210 laptop's slim dvd drive with a slim blu-ray drive? like the one selling on ebay
     
    shocka, Mar 20, 2010
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