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    ODD/HDD Caddy 4820TG

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by eddyd2210, Mar 7, 2011.

  1. eddyd2210

    eddyd2210 Newbie

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    Has anyone used one of these to replace there optical drive for a second hard drive?

    I was wondering if there are specific caddy's to use or are they fairly general?

    and if i was to add an SSD for the OS and programs, would i have to put this in the primary sata slot?
     
    eddyd2210, Mar 7, 2011
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    andreyoleynik Newbie

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    I have used it. In ahci mode you can boot only from primary drive inside laptop (I put ssd here). In ide mode all drives can boot, but with ssd - ide mode is bad. So I use big drive in caddy and small ssd in notebook. Also hotswap odd to hdd and wise versa works too!
     
    andreyoleynik, May 6, 2011
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  3. KingRaptor

    KingRaptor Notebook Evangelist

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    But the more important question? Which caddy to use/buy?
     
    KingRaptor, May 15, 2011
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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    The fenvi with replaceable front so you can put your ODD bezel on it.
     
    Meaker@Sager, May 15, 2011
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    KingRaptor Notebook Evangelist

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    Do you have a linky for a US store? TIA!
     
    KingRaptor, May 24, 2011
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    abclht Notebook Enthusiast

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    I hate to bump such an old thread but am looking for a 4820TG verified compatible caddy as well. I got the Fenvi model with the non-removable bezel (eBay auction picture was not correct). I pushed on it with a good amount of force but couldn't get it to fully seat. It sticks out about 1/4" and the HDD is not detected by the laptop. Ideally I would like to use the laptop bezel but any caddy would be OK as long as it installs OK. Thanks!
     
    abclht, Jun 17, 2011
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