FS: Ultrabay Slim DVD-RW burners (R5x/T4x/T6x/X4x/X6x/Z6x)

[Johan]

I have for sale three new (= unused) DVD-RW dual-layer burners, the so-called ThinkPad ”Super Multi-Burner Slim” (9.5 mm high). All drives comes with burning software.

The drives are compatible with: R50, R50e, R50p, R51, R52, R61, R61e, T40, T40p, T41, T41p, T42, T42p, T43, T43p, T60, T60p, T61, T61p, X40, X41, X41t, X4 Dock, UltraBase X4, X60, X60s, X61, X61s, UltraBase X6, X6 Tablet UltraBase, Z60e, Z60t, Z60m, Z61e, Z61m, Z61p, Z61t, ThinkPad Advanced Dock.

The drives are having a flat bezel (used on e.g. T60’s) – which is cosmetically different from the curved bezel used on e.g. T4x ThinkPad’s. The drives will however work on e.g. T4x ThinkPads, the only thing being that the (flat) bezel in this case will not be completely flush with the (curved) T4x right side.

These drives can also be configured as lightweight external DVD burners – e.g using this adapter or using this USB 2.0 external case/Caddy.

The three drives are:

a) FRU 39T2677 (I have one of these, mfg. Feb 2008) with specifications which can be found via ThinkPad Super Multi-Burner Ultrabay Slim Drive which points to ThinkPad Super Multi-Burner Ultrabay Slim Drive which states:

• Read
  Media Speed Access time
  CD-ROM 24X CAV 3.69 MB/Sec
  DVD-ROM 8X CAV 11.08 MB/Sec
  
  Write
  Media Speed Access time
  CD-R 24X Zone CLV 3.69 MB/Sec
  CD-RW 4X CLV 0.61 MB/Sec
  CD-RW (high-speed) 10X CLV 1.53 MB/Sec
  CD-RW (ultra-speed) 16X CLV 2.46 MB/Sec
  DVD-R 8X CLV 11.08 MB/Sec
  DVD-R DL 2X CLV 2.77 MB/Sec
  DVD+R 8X CLV 11.08 MB/Sec
  DVD+R DL 2.4X CLV 3.32 MB/Sec
  DVD-RW 4X CLV 5.54 MB/Sec
  DVD+RW 4X CLV 5.54 MB/Sec
  DVD-RAM 3X Zone CLV 4.16 MB/Sec

b) FRU P/N 39T2851 (I have two of these with mfg. date being June 2007/Oct. 2007), specifications for which can be found via ThinkPad DVD Ultrabay Slim Burner that points to ThinkPad DVD Ultrabay Slim Burner - specifications which states:

• Read
  Media Max speed Access time
  CD-ROM 24X CAV 3.69 MB/Sec
  DVD-ROM 8X CAV 11.08 MB/Sec
  
  Write
  Media Max speed Access time
  CD-R media 24X ZCLV 3.69 MB/Sec
  CD-RW media 4X CLV 0.61 MB/Sec
  High-speed CD-RW media 10X CLV 1.53 MB/Sec
  Ultra-speed CD-RW media 16X ZCLV 2.46 MB/Sec
  DVD-R media 8X ZCLV 11.08 MB/Sec
  DVD-R DL 4X ZCLV 5.54 MB/Sec
  DVD+R media 8X ZCLV 11.08 MB/Sec
  DVD+R DL 4X ZCLV 5.54 MB/Sec
  DVD-RW media 6X ZCLV 8.31 MB/Sec
  DVD+RW media 6X ZCLV 8.31 MB/Sec
  DVD-RAM media 5X ZCLV 6.93 MB/Sec

Asking $95 for the 39T2677 and $100 for the 39T2851 shipped to lower 48 US states. Payment methods: PayPal or USPS MO (money order to an USA forum-friend). Worldwide shipping is also available; please mail for actual shipping costs. The drive ships from USA. Please use e-mail (my mailbox here is almost full): johan_granholm [at] yahoo [dot] dk

[Johan]

... still available. Still for sale!

Johan

[hellosailor]

Johan-
What does "the power tap cable , do not use at same time." mean on the eBay ad for USB bay adapters?

[Johan]

What does "the power tap cable , do not use at same time" mean on the eBay ad for USB bay adapters?

Well, my best answer to this question is an assumption: Since the USB 2.0 external case/Caddy made reference to is primarily intended for having has its DC power sourced by the USB ports, two USB ports are probably necessary on the PC that this external drive is connected to... since one (high-power) USB port is capable of sourcing max. 0.5 A @ 5V. Therefore, if the DVD-RW itself draws more than 0.5 A (and less than 1 A), then a "Y-cable" is necessary, like what is used on many external 2.5" USB HDD's. If the PC that this external DVD-RW is connected to has however only one USB port available, then this single port is not sufficient/capable of sourcing the DC power needed. In such case I assume that the DC-connector that you see on the cable (if you left-click on the second image under "Products Display") may be connected to some DC power supply. If connecting both of the the USB "Y-cable" (large, "A-type" - see here) connectors to the PC, then the CD-connector is not needed. My best explanation, but ask the eBay seller if you want a 100% correct reply.

Bump! These drives are still available. Price reduction! Now asking asking $85 for the 39T2677 and $90 for the 39T2851 shipped to lower 48 US states. Worldwide shipping also available, as discussed above.

Johan

[sashikawa]

Who is manufacturer of these drives?

[Johan]

Who is manufacturer of these drives?

Answer: 39T2677 - Manufacturer: Panasonic, Model No. UJ-842Z (labeled "DVD-Multi II") and 39T2851 - Manufacturer: Panasonic, Model No. UJ-852 (labeled "DVD-Multi III"). One 39T2851 has been sold, one is still left. The 39T2677 is also still available. Although, as already mentioned, these are both the "flat bezel" type drives, they may also be used for "curved bezel" ThinkPad's (e.g. T40/T41/T42/T43's) - and in this relation, I just came across two additional pieces of interesting information:

I'm still tempted to try and replace a flat bezel with a curved one... has anyone tried this?

...and this was replied in the same thread:

I just tried this and it is possible, I found 2 drives which had the buttons in the same place and got the bezels off with a paperclip and some brute force.

I used a UJDA745 and a UJ842, so i'm assuming that you will need the same manufacturer to ensure the buttons and clips are in the same place

... but this modification may not even be necessary, because:

... the bezel is flat compared to my T43 but barely noticeable.

Johan

[Johan]

Bump! Only the 39T2677 is left - both of the 39T2851's are gone. Worldwide shipping is still available.

Johan