Installation instructions for dvd/cd combo for IBMLaptop.
I have a IBM thinkpad R40, type 2681 laptop that came with only a cd player. But I buy a dvd/cd combo and I'm looking for help on how to install it onto my laptop.
Re: Installation instructions for dvd/cd combo for...
If it is a direct replacement drive, exact size as old drive, then all you need to do is remove the old cd drive and slide the new drive into the slot until the back plug engages. Install new drivers as needed and any software that came with new drive. Hope this helps.
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While I was not able to find that specific model of laptop, I was able to locate the CDRW Bay and based on my research this bay only supports the following models. Though it may look the same and even have the same interface, if it is not in the supported model list, it will not properly function.
Supported Media Types:
CD-ROM
CD-R
CD-RW
DVD-ROM
Compatible
with:
IBM Lenovo ThinkPad R50
IBM Lenovo
ThinkPad R50e
IBM Lenovo ThinkPad R50p
IBM
Lenovo ThinkPad R51
IBM Lenovo ThinkPad R51e
IBM Lenovo ThinkPad R52
IBM Lenovo ThinkPad T40
IBM Lenovo ThinkPad T40p
IBM Lenovo ThinkPad T41
IBM Lenovo ThinkPad T41p
IBM Lenovo ThinkPad T42
IBM Lenovo ThinkPad T42p
IBM Lenovo ThinkPad T43
IBM Lenovo ThinkPad T43p
IBM Lenovo ThinkPad T60
IBM Lenovo ThinkPad T60p
IBM Lenovo ThinkPad X40
series (X series media slice or Ultrabase required)
IBM
Lenovo ThinkPad X41 series (X series media slice or Ultrabase required)
IBM Lenovo ThinkPad T30, X30, X31, R40 series (2366, 2367,
2884, 2885, 2681, 2682, 2683, 2896, 2722, 2723, 2724, 2897, 2672, 2673 -
when installed with the optional ThinkPad Slim Drive adapter for the
UltraBay 2000 or X series UltraBase or Media Slice)
If you see your model in this list comment back and we can move forward with getting your issue resolved.
E-Bay is the best at finding cheaper motherboards for a specific model laptop. Make sure that you check that it's for you machine (model and configuration code...4 digits on an IBM).
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