[GLLUG] Thinkpad T410 Disk Drive/Hardware problem

Chris Bell chrisbell at chrisbell.org.uk
Thu Feb 4 11:34:53 UTC 2016


On Wednesday 03 Feb 2016 21:13:32 Leo Francisco wrote:
> Thanks Chris and Jan,
> 
> It seems the pieces that came out are the parts that hold the disk drive
> in. Problem is it's really difficult to know how it was working before
> it all fell apart.
> 
> Think I'll just order a mounting bay for now to fill the current gap and
> then get an extra drive when funds permit. Perhaps if I can't fix the
> locking mechanism back in I'll just tape the drive bay in. Very punk.
> 
> Really recommend Ubuntu Studio for anyone interested in audio under
> Linux. It takes all the hassle out of configuring Jack and installing
> the low latency Kernel. Ardour with the CALF plug-ins is pretty damn
> close to a professional DAW such a Pro Tools. We're not quit there in
> terms of electronic music tools but it's come so far since I last had a go.
> 
> I'll post some pics tomorrow.
> 
> Leo
> 

Hello Leo,
I am still not sure whether you are having problems with the 2.5 inch HDD 
mounting or the DVD/CD drive. My 2.5 inch drive tray has a length of strong 
but flexible tape attached but folded back, to be used to drag the drive out.

Chris Bell
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