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Using Old DVD from X61s in X200 UltraBase
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 9:22 pm
by TPuser81
Hi
I have been an X-series users for many years upgrading to new models since X20. Just ordered an X200 with UltraBase.
Is is possible to reuse a CD-RW/DVD-ROM Ultrabay Slim Drive from X61s (FRU P/N - 39T2677) in the X200 UltraBase?
If not, anyway to ue-use the above old DVD drive? Any way to convert them into an external drive?
Thanks in advance.
(Note: this is a different question from the X40 forum)
Re: Using Old DVD from X61s in X200 UltraBase
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 9:30 pm
by Harryc
Moved to X6X forum ...
Re: Using Old DVD from X61s in X200 UltraBase
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 9:46 pm
by TPuser81
Dear Harry
I believe this question is more relevant to the X200 community who may have a greater chance of owning a X61 before, than X61 users owning a X200.
May I choose to keep this thread in the X200 forum? Thanks so much.
Re: Using Old DVD from X61s in X200 UltraBase
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 10:21 pm
by Harryc
Sure, I can move it there, but that is not where I moved it from....it was in the X2X forum.
Re: Using Old DVD from X61s in X200 UltraBase
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 12:04 am
by csv96
Won't work. X6 Ultrabase optical drive is PATA while X200 Ultrabase is SATA. The connector is different, drive won't fit.
Re: Using Old DVD from X61s in X200 UltraBase
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 7:58 pm
by TPuser81
csv96: Thanks for your reply. Anyone knows how I can re-use the DVD drive as an external device?
Re: Using Old DVD from X61s in X200 UltraBase
Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 10:24 am
by crazyfrog
TPuser81 wrote:csv96: Thanks for your reply. Anyone knows how I can re-use the DVD drive as an external device?
This one might be suitable for your need:
USB EXTERNAL CASE FOR THINKPAD slim optical drive.
Let us know if you are going to try it.
Re: Using Old DVD from X61s in X200 UltraBase
Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 9:17 pm
by TPuser81
Thanks for the info. It says it's for T-series drives. Does it work with a X61s or X41 Slim DVD Drive?