Taking out T42 CDRW to reduce travel weight, using "bla

[aristotle1]

In my old R32 I took out the CDRW, which I never used, and replaced it with a near-zero weight plastic insert that came in a X31 port replicator that fit perfectly into the ultrabay slot. It reduced the weight by about a half a pound and took some weight off my shoulder. I want to do the same for my new T42, but I can't seem to find any "blank" plastic inserts for the ultrabay slim. Any ideas? Thanks!

[sktn77a]

You can get them - search this site - the links are here. Cost about $20, though

[Matt_]

http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=356

Do you have to buy this travel bezel separately or does it come with all T42 laptops?

You have to buy it separately.

It's available for $20 here: http://www.compu-lock.com/tbezel.asp
It's also included with the X4 Ultrabase.

Anyone know where the T4x travel bezel is on the IBM website?

It's not available on IBM's site. Compu-lock is the actual manufacturer of this IBM part.

[epigram]

i bought a blank attachment for the T20 from them - no difficulties and it's a good fit.

[aristotle1]

Thanks everybody for the advice. It looks like a good product on their site. But $26.50 (with shipping) for a piece of planstic seems mighty steep. I'd rather put the money toward the ultrabay battery or something. But I might take the plunge. -Sean