Taking out the S430 optical drive

Hey!
I recently got my S430 and quickly realised that I don't have any need for an optical drive at all. I thought at first that I could maybe swap in a hdd but according to this thread, there is no such drive ;~;
Nevertheless, I would like to ask if I can simply remove the optical drive in order to just save weight. Would this leave a big hole on the side, or can I remove the outer edge of the drive and place it back on the laptop body to cover the gap?
Thanks for any assistance!

Hi,
That information is wrong. You can buy it http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=Lenovo+S430&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313&_nk...
To replace it there are three screws (two for the keyboard plus one for the caddy).
I know since I did just that. I don't even know why would I need a DVD RW.
Regarding the other question: if you just remove it, it will leave a huge hole on the side. And the DVD reader weight is almost nothing.
Cheers.
If I helped you, please give me some kudos! ^^

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