R61i optical drive compatibitity question

[Indy452]

Will a dvd drive from an R60 fit an R61i? Or what other models share the same optical drive as the R61i?

Thanks

[rkawakami]

According to the Ultrabay article at ThinkWiki and the ltwbook.pdf file, the R61i uses the Ultrabay Enhanced design. The following systems use that Ultrabay:

R50, R50e, R50p, R51, R52, R60, R61, R61i, Z60m, Z61m, ThinkPad Advanced Dock

Furthermore, the Ultrabay Slim drives, like those from T4x systems, will also fit in the R61i but there will be a gap between the top of the drive and the bay. You will not be able to install Enhanced drives (12.7mm thick) in the Slim bays (9.5mm thick).

[underclocker]

Yes.

Bottom line, you can use any optical drive from the R50 through R61 or T40 through T61 machines.

[Indy452]

Thank you...very helpful.