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hi,

my t21's dvd-rom stopped working; i was playing with a linux live-cd and did something and now i can't get it to boot such disks from the dvd-rom drive.

i bought a replacement off *bay with the same part # (27L3447), but it arrived with a sata connector!

if anyone has a cheap combo drive lying around let me know; i'm assuming my t21 can burn cds under linux.

thanks in advance...

p1763

I have an Ultrabay Enhanced DVD Multi+ (FRU 39T2503)
When I googled it said the Ultrabay Enhanced DVD Multi+ will fit the Ultrabay 2000 if used with this adapter -- I have no use for this Ultrabay Enhanced DVD, so you could have it for shipping if you can locate the adapter you would need.

Ultrabay Enhanced Drive Adapter for Ultrabay 2000
This adapter allows the installation of Ultrabay Enhanced optical drives in Ultrabay 2000 or Ultrabay Plus bays.
Features
• Fits Ultrabay Enhanced drives into Ultrabay 2000 or Ultrabay Plus
• Weight: 47g (0.1 lbs)
• Product overview page for this adapter
• User's guide
Part numbers
• Marketing PN: 73P3268
• FRU PN: 13N5113
Supported with
• ThinkPad A20m, A20p, A21e, A21m, A21p, A22e, A22m, A22p, A30, A30p, A31, A31p
• ThinkPad R30, R31, R32, R40
• ThinkPad T20, T21, T22, T23, T30
• Portable Drive Bay 2000
• ThinkPad Dock, ThinkPad Dock II
• UltraBase X2, UltraBase X3

I did a pretty extensive search, and it seems the adapter is almost impossible to find -- sorry I didn't realize that before I posted -- it may be much easier just to find the Combo Drive you are looking for --

If you are still offering the I have an Ultrabay Enhanced DVD Multi+ (FRU 39T2503) I could use it for my wife's R51.

Thanks
Ron

The original poster is going to take this Enhanced Drive and try to get the proper adapter. To those who sent PM's and replies, thanks very much for the interest.