What generic CDRW/DVD drive for Ultrabay2000?

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What generic CDRW/DVD drive for Ultrabay2000?

#1 Post by Nolonemo » Tue Apr 05, 2005 6:40 pm

I'd like to upgrade my T22 to a CDRW/DVD drive. I figure on eBay I can get an OEM Toshiba or NEC or similar drive that will fit for a lot less than a branded IBM drive, but don't know how to identify what would fit. I'm willing to modify the faceplate for a fit in the ultrabay.

Any tips?

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Re: What generic CDRW/DVD drive for Ultrabay2000?

#2 Post by AbsoluteRaleigh » Tue Apr 12, 2005 2:55 pm

Nolonemo wrote:I'd like to upgrade my T22 to a CDRW/DVD drive. I figure on eBay I can get an OEM Toshiba or NEC or similar drive that will fit for a lot less than a branded IBM drive, but don't know how to identify what would fit. I'm willing to modify the faceplate for a fit in the ultrabay.

Any tips?

Thanks
The branded IBM drives are usually Toshiba drives and are going for $80 on eBay which isn't a bad deal... How much are you looking to spend?
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Re: What generic CDRW/DVD drive for Ultrabay2000?

#3 Post by Nolonemo » Tue Apr 12, 2005 8:45 pm

AbsoluteRaleigh wrote: The branded IBM drives are usually Toshiba drives and are going for $80 on eBay which isn't a bad deal... How much are you looking to spend?
Actually, I've been following ebay for a week or so, and it looks like you can't do much better with than the IBM drives anyway, so might as well get a drive that has all the right bezels etc on it.

I really only want to spend $50, but it looks like that won't get the job done (unless I'm really really really patient)
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