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    Help from European 8943G Owners

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by CheetahJedi, Jul 19, 2010.

  1. CheetahJedi

    CheetahJedi Notebook Enthusiast

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    We've been trying to figure out a few things in several other threads here in regards to the 8943G. Several of us in the US are trying to install a second hard drive in the compartment for it (towards the front on the left side if you are typing). The problem is that with the hard drive installed, the cover no longer fits - there is a gap. We know that some of the European models come with two hard drives already installed, so...

    (1) Is there a different plate that covers the second hard drive space? If so, could someone please post a picture?

    (2) Is the computer arranged differently internally?

    (3) Or...is there some kind of slimmed down HD that fits in there???

    I and a number of other users would really appreciate any information!

    Thanks,
    Brian
     
    CheetahJedi, Jul 19, 2010
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    diedy Newbie

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    Hi

    I hope this link will answer to some of your questions:
    Notebookcheck: Review Acer Aspire 8943G Notebook
    It's a german website so it's the european version of the 8943g. I own this computer but i'd rather prefer not to open it, as long as it is under guarantee.
    Sorry i can't help more for the moment...
    Best,
    D.
     
    diedy, Jul 20, 2010
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  3. CheetahJedi

    CheetahJedi Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey Diedy, thank you so much for this!! I wouldn't want you to do anything you are not comfortable with, but there are several of us who would really like to have the part number off of that cover...it is way different than the one they put on our units.

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    CheetahJedi, Jul 20, 2010
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    AcerInsider Notebook Consultant

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    42.pwc07.009 2nd Hdd Door For 2nd Hdd
     
    AcerInsider, Jul 20, 2010
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  5. CheetahJedi

    CheetahJedi Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you so much AcerInsider!
     
    CheetahJedi, Jul 20, 2010
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    JIMinKENTUCKY Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you for the part#.

    I searched around and could not find it in stock anywhere but I'm sure they will show up soon.

    James
     
    JIMinKENTUCKY, Jul 20, 2010
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    Geese1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Please let us know if you come across any.
     
    Geese1, Jul 20, 2010
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    xcom007 Newbie

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    Has anyone been able to actually ORDER this part? :(
     
    xcom007, Dec 20, 2010
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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    Meaker@Sager, Dec 20, 2010
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    xcom007 Newbie

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    I just got the 2nd HDD cover. I plugged in a Seagate XT hybrid drive w/500GB.
    Cover fit beautifully. Cover cost @ $45.00 w/shipping. Thanks for the info.
     
    xcom007, Jan 2, 2011
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  11. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    Not a problem, everyone should be able to enjoy 2 HDD bays in their laptop.

    Its a bit expensive for what it is, but at least your all internal and covered now :)
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jan 2, 2011
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