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    Acer Timeline X - ODD replaceable with HDD caddy?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by NUTSH3LL, Jul 17, 2010.

  1. NUTSH3LL

    NUTSH3LL Notebook Evangelist

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    I didn't see any parts for the Timeline X series on NewModeUS.com, but maybe another part will be compatible or one of the ebay ones will work?

    Particularly interested in the 5820T, but I assume if it works on the 4820 series, it will more than likely work for the 5820.
     
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  2. Acer.3820TG

    Acer.3820TG Notebook Geek

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    I've been researching this heavily.

    Answer is pretty much YES.

    Problem is, how easy (or hard) is it to remove the ODD?

    Once you remove the ODD, just need to figure out two things:

    9.5mm or 12.7mm caddy?

    sata or pata connection?

    And i'd avoid newmodeus... overpriced caddys... go for a fenvi caddy off ebay for half the price... same sh*t.
     
    Acer.3820TG, Jul 17, 2010
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