8943 drive bay cover

Hello,

Today I got an 8943. I was told by the representative with whom I talked that it would have 2 hard drives; however, it only has one. I was going to replace the OS drive with an SSD (and already did) but then discovered that the second drive bay cover doesn't fit the laptop. I contacted Acer chat support and they gave me Mundocorp's address, but they don't seem to sell the part I need and my google-fu is failing me. Does anyone know how to obtain this cover piece?

 

I did the same with my new 8950G. I called Acer they said this model can't use 2 drives well they sell the system in Australia with one or 2 drives. Then i found this company Acer Products - Acer Store by Jtec and they have the parts needed and for my specific model. Contact them and ask.

 

Didn't want to start a new thread.

I'm looking for the 2nd drive bay cover for my Aspire 6930. The stock one doesn't fit with a drive in the bay and I've had zero luck finding one online.

Thanks

 

Well the one at Jtec is more likely to fit the 8943 since the case is almost the same. I don't know why Acer makes it so hard to add a drive if you don't get a system that comes with 2 drives.

I just found one in Europe.

http://www.acerspareparts.co.uk/2nd_hard_drive_kits/aspire_2nd_hdd_kits/aspire_6930_2nd_hdd_parts

 

I don't think that site ships to the US. This is really frustrating.

I've checked all over the internet for hours. I still can't find a reasonable place that will ship to the US.

 

I went ahead and ordered this guy. I really hope this is what I need; it's the only one I could find and I'd hate to pay $50 for the wrong piece of German plastic.

http://www.notebook-doctor.com/product_info.php?products_id=2965535

Edit: forgot link. Also, since I don't want to start a separate thread, does anyone have a backpack recommendation for this laptop? I was kind of upset to see it was too wide for my old backpack that I used for my Gateway.

 

I just received a part from them (Jtec) and ordered a drive bay cover yesterday from them. The company from England I ordered a part from back at the beginning of April and it went through and theyu told me the part I ordered was for the 7745. They asked if I still wanted it and I cancelled so they do sent to the USA.

 

This just occurred to me: Will I need a second drive bracket to install the drive? I'm assuming there's no way to screw it directly into the chassis? I couldn't find any brackets on Skyline or MundoCorp. Any suggestions?

 

There isn't one needed for the 8950G.

 

How does the drive stay in? Does the cover just hold it in place? I know for the main drive, it comes with a caddy; otherwise it can slide back and forth into contact with the SATA port. I'm assuming it's the same case with the secondary drive bay... what''s the retention mechanism? I didn't see anything when I opened it up.

 

Well the drive doesn't fit with the 2nd bay cover that came with the system. They don't even have holes where you could screw in a caddy.

 

Right, that's why I have a cover plate on the way from Germany. I see that you have 2 drives in yours. I'm pretty sure you known what you're talking about so I'll just have to hope the 8943 works the same was as the 50.

Since I don't want to start another thread, could you guys tell me what backpack you're using for your 18.4" Acer? I was considering this:

Amazon.com: Toshiba PA1453U-1BG8 18.4 inches Gaming Backpack: Electronics

But then someone in the Accessories forum advised me that this one has more room for books & accessories; however, it's mean for 17 inchers:

Amazon.com: Targus XL Backpack Designed for 17 Inch Notebooks TXL617 (Black with Blue Accents): Electronics

Does anyone have any experience with the Targus? Does the laptop fit? What backpacks do you use?

 

I didnt get a backback. I have the Toshiba case with a shoulder strap.

http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-18-4-Inch-Metropolitan-Case-Laptop/dp/B0029ZA4Y6