weight saving: ultra bay drive

[tensai_jin]

Er...is it OK for me to power on my t42 without putting in the DVD drive in the Ultra Bay? If I am bringing it to school and I don't need it, would like to shed all the weight possible.

Alright the drive may not weigh a lot but every single gram would count if u lug it around...

Will there be any adverse effect doing so? like booting error? Or even physical problems, such as dust getting into the body?

[Leon]

no booting problems or adverse effects.... you can get an insert if you're worried about dust, but under normal use, it should be no problem.....

[mattfromomaha]

https://www.compu-lock.com/tbezel.asp

You'll want the one on the bottom.

They are nice to have - weight almost nothing and fill in the bay to protect, support, and look good!