Name: 45N7460 Lenovo 12.7mm SATA DVD+R/RW Dual Layer UltraBay Slim Optical Drive
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: 45N7460
Price: 230.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Lenovo 45N7460 is a slim 12.7mm SATA optical drive designed for laptops with UltraBay slots. It reads and writes DVD+R and DVD+RW discs including dual-layer formats, making it a reliable option for users needing built-in optical media support. This drive fits smoothly into Lenovo ThinkPad laptops, providing practical access to DVD media for tasks like data backup, software access, and media playback.

General Information
Brand	Lenovo
Part Number	45N7460

Technical Information
Disc Diameter	120 mm (12 cm standard DVD/CD)
Interface	SATA (Slimline 7+6 pin SATA optical drive)

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	12.7 x 128 x 129 mm
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Assembly Required	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Product Description
This Lenovo 45N7460 optical drive provides reliable DVD reading and writing capabilities tailored for laptops with an UltraBay slot. It is built for users who need to access or burn DVDs, including dual-layer discs, making it ideal for data backup, media playback, or software installation. Often found in Lenovo ThinkPad models, this slim 12.7mm drive fits neatly into the UltraBay slot, offering seamless integration without adding bulk. It’s commonly used by professionals and students alike who rely on optical media for storage and content distribution. Key Features Reads and writes DVD+R and DVD+RW formats with dual-layer support Utilizes SATA interface for fast data transfer Slim 12.7mm profile fits UltraBay slots on compatible laptops Compatible with a range of Lenovo ThinkPad models Supports seamless installation and removal for flexibility This drive is typically deployed in business or educational environments where legacy media or physical backups remain relevant. It offers a straightforward way to handle optical discs without needing external devices, making it a practical choice for users who prefer built-in solutions over USB drives.

Use Cases
The Lenovo 45N7460 optical drive is primarily utilized in Lenovo ThinkPad laptops within professional settings where physical media access is required. It serves IT departments, field engineers, and remote office staff who rely on DVD media for software installation, legacy data access, or media playback in environments without consistent internet connectivity. How It's Used: IT support teams in enterprise settings use the drive to deploy software or firmware updates from DVD media on legacy Lenovo laptops. Field service engineers utilize the optical drive in remote offices to access diagnostic tools and recovery software stored on DVDs. Small and medium business environments employ the drive to archive and retrieve critical data backups stored on dual-layer DVDs. Training departments leverage the drive to distribute multimedia instructional content on physical DVDs for secure offline access. Manufacturing or industrial sites with restricted network access use the optical drive for installing specialized applications from DVD media. By integrating with UltraBay slots in ThinkPad laptops, this optical drive supports operational workflows requiring physical media without compromising device portability. Its capability to handle dual-layer discs facilitates handling larger data volumes, contributing to efficient data management and software deployment in distributed IT environments.

45N7460 Lenovo 12.7mm SATA DVD+R/RW Dual Layer UltraBay Slim Optical Drive

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General Information

Technical Information

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

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