AppleScript to open 2nd optical bay?

Yep, I know that with an Apple keyboard it’s Option-Eject. I’m using a Logitech diNovo Mac Edition keyboard and that combo opens the primary drawer only.
I know that I can do this by opening Disk Utility, choosing the drive, and clicking the “Open” button, but I'd prefer to have a script or other alternative. Any help would be appreciated.

Using Automator's Run Shell Script action, enter this text:
drutil -drive # tray eject
...where "#" is the number of the device. You can find out the number of the desired device by opening Terminal and entering drutil list.

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ds store wrote:
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RAM - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008LTBJFM/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&p sc=1

Yes, your MacBook will run hotter and the fans will kick in more often. Only you can decide if it is acceptable.
I suggest you can start by using the drive that you removed from your MBP and see if the heat & noise are within tolerable limits.
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