Weight loss program -- remove the SuperDrive?

[miata]

I have an early 2008 15" MBP with a SuperDrive that I never use. Can I simply remove the drive to reduce weight?

Seems that I would drop about 0.4 pounds. Yes. I'm aware of the OptiBays, but I'm more interested in losing weight than adding storage.

 

[Bill Gates]

I see no reason why not.

 

[aimbdd]

I had to laugh at the title. Hah hmm... i might go for that too.

 

[miata]

I see no reason why not.

Can I just pull out the drive with no need to cable termination or anything like that?

 

[Bill Gates]

Can I just pull out the drive with no need to cable termination or anything like that?

With nothing else on that chain I don't believe termination is necessary.

 

[David085]

Lol @ weight loss title on thread 🙂

 

[deeesea]

Yeah just open it up, unplug whatever cables and screws and remove the Super drive...though tbh you won't save much weight...or maybe you will, I removed mine, but i dumped in a SSD so i never used my laptop w/o a superdrive.