x301 questions

[CHood]

I tried to search but got lost as there are now so many thinkpads.

I am now 1.5 years into ownin my X301 and am looking to do some upgrades to it.

I bought it without an optical drive. I do not see them on the Lenovo website and can only find used ones. What is a good source? i don;t have a problem with used because I won't use it much and like saving money but just want to make sure new is not available for a little more.

Is there a SSD that can fit in the 7mm drive?

Which 3G radio is the best and what is a good source? That is a SIM card I see when I take out the battery right?

thanks!

[CHood]

Wow, i made this post because i was upgrade happy after installing a new keyboard from lenovo because my old one had some non responsive keys.

this replacement is even worse, is there any underground advice on getting a quality keyboard for these like there was for my T42P (which is still running like a chap after 6 years #quality)

[miscthree]

eBay would be my first place to look for a used DVD drive..

For keyboards, you might try eBay as well but you could try getting a replacement from lenovo direct if it's possible.

There is NO ssd or hdd that will fit in the DVD bay. There is an old thread here however of a chap who was going to jury-rigg one into the bay..so far I hadn't heard a thing. So the short answer is no.

[sanjuro]

Not sure that the DVD drive is SATA so even if there is a SSD that fits, it may be difficult to get it to work.

Both Verizon and ATT were available for a time when X301 was still built. You can look here for further info:
http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/X-Series-Th ... d-p/110658
http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?f=43&t=74168

[AvalonXIII]

The problem is that even if there is a 7mm drive that fits (which there are a few), nobody manufactures a 7mm HDD optical caddy, so you're still out of luck.

[Cunha]

Also IIRC the bay is not SATA so things are further complicated.

What is wrong with the keyboard lenovo sent you as a replacement?