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Slim silver DVD burner in UltraBay tray

Lenovo

Lenovo 42T2541 UltraBay Slim 9.5mm DVD burner

SKU CH-YAK7-DQXH3 MPN 42T2541.

An UltraBay Slim 9.5mm Serial ATA drive that reads and writes CDs and DVDs for compatible ThinkPad laptops

  • UltraBay Slim 9.5 mm form factor fits ThinkPad bays
  • Serial ATA interface connects directly to the system board
  • Reads and writes CD-RW, DVD+RW and DVD-RW media
  • Genuine Lenovo part number 42T2541 ensures exact compatibility
  • New condition delivers reliable performance from first use

Internal optical drive for ThinkPad UltraBay

The Lenovo 42T2541 is a 9.5 mm UltraBay Slim module that reads and writes CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R and DVD-RW media. It fits ThinkPad models that accept the second-generation UltraBay Slim form factor and connects through the bay's native Serial ATA interface.

Slot-load mechanism and Serial ATA connection

The drive uses a slot-loading tray-less design so there is no eject lever to catch on bags or docks. Its Serial ATA link draws power and data directly from the UltraBay connector, so no extra cables or external adapters are required for installation.

Limited to DVD media and legacy UltraBay bays

The unit cannot read or write Blu-ray discs and will not operate in newer ThinkPads that have removed the UltraBay Slim slot or replaced it with a different storage interface. Systems without a compatible 9.5 mm UltraBay Slim bay cannot accept this module.

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Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Will the 9.5mm UltraBay Slim DVD burner need any firmware updates or laser assembly replacement later?

The drive is a standard DVD-ROM multi-burner with no user-serviceable laser or firmware mechanism mentioned in the specifications.

What is the first limit that appears when the 42T2541 runs sustained write sessions?

Continuous writing speed is capped by the DVD+RW and DVD-RW media ratings supported by the UJ892 mechanism.

How much noise, heat or power does the 45N7457 draw when running all day in a ThinkPad bay?

As a slim 9.5mm Serial ATA optical drive, it draws minimal bus power and produces only standard mechanical seek noise during operation.

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