[ihaveanosebleed]

IMO V7’s are the best with most dependable laser. If he swapped out your V7 for an R type he would have had to change the laser too. I’d be fuming too if someone tried make off with my V7 laser.

I can’t remember the GH # printed on the right side of the boards V7 something like GH–18 and V5 GH–15 ? Maybe find out from a mod site. Also R type lasers look different from C type, More of the focus gear is shown on R type where C type have the black cover with just a small hole for the lens. If you think you can get the cover off without breaking the eject ribbon, have a look inside the drive.