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IBM 08K9864 DVD-ROM Drive Module for ThinkPad T41
- DVD-ROM Drive Module
- Designed for IBM ThinkPad T41
- Reads DVD and CD media
- Internal optical drive bay installation
- Facilitates software installation and media playback
- Standard optical drive interface
- Replaces or upgrades the original optical drive
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Key specifications
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- DVD-ROM Drive Module
- Compatibility
- IBM ThinkPad T41
- Read Speed (DVD-ROM)
- 8x (typical)
- Read Speed (CD-ROM)
- 24x (typical)
- Interface
- Proprietary IBM Laptop Bay
- Media Supported
- DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW
Product details
The IBM 08K9864 is a DVD-ROM drive module specifically designed for the IBM ThinkPad T41 laptop. This component allows the laptop to read data from standard DVD and CD media.
Technical Information
| Product Type | DVD-ROM Drive Module |
| Compatibility | IBM ThinkPad T41 |
| Read Speed (DVD-ROM) | 8x (typical) |
Additional Specifications
| Read Speed (CD-ROM) | 24x (typical) |
| Interface | Proprietary IBM Laptop Bay |
| Media Supported | DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW |
Description
The IBM 08K9864 is an optical drive module that serves as a DVD-ROM reader for the IBM ThinkPad T41 laptop. During the era of the T41, optical drives were standard components in laptops for installing software, playing movies, and accessing data from CDs and DVDs. This module fits into a dedicated bay within the laptop, typically replacing a modular bay that could also accommodate other devices like a second hard drive or a floppy drive. This specific drive is a DVD-ROM, meaning it can read data from pre-recorded DVDs (DVD-ROM) as well as standard CDs (CD-ROM). While it may also support reading CD-R and CD-RW discs, its primary function is reading, not writing (burning) discs. The drive connects to the laptop's motherboard via a proprietary interface designed for ThinkPad modular bays, ensuring proper integration and data transfer speeds. As a replacement part or an upgrade, the 08K9864 ensures that the ThinkPad T41 can continue to utilize optical media for its intended purposes. It is essential for users who need to install legacy software, access archived data on discs, or watch DVD movies on their T41 laptop, maintaining the full functionality of the original hardware configuration.
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