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    Where can I buy an extended HDD cover for a 7750G?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by bache, Jun 5, 2012.

  1. bache

    bache Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm looking for the cover that allows for 2 HDDs. Everywhere I've looked is either out of stock or doesn't ship to Australia.

    Anyone know anywhere with them in stock? Anybody want to sell me a used one?
     
    bache, Jun 5, 2012
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    Good luck. I think Acer has stopped making them and the supply is drying up. Your only option may be a Dremel tool and Velcro. Sorry.
     
    popeye1128, Jun 5, 2012
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    bache Notebook Enthusiast

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    Already tried that, but the drive still won't fit. It's probably a good 3mm until it closes. I've just ordered an SSD, so hopefully that will fit. If not, I'll take it out of the casing.
     
    bache, Jun 6, 2012
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    bache Notebook Enthusiast

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    SSD came today and wouldn't fit. Removed the housing and now it's all good :).
     
    bache, Jun 7, 2012
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    Removing the housing of the SSD? How much mm space did you gain?
     
    robbert-h, Jun 7, 2012
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    bache Notebook Enthusiast

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    Gained around 5mm. I think the drive bay in my model must be shallower than everybodies.
     
    bache, Jun 7, 2012
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    You need extra room for second drive. I own the cover for 2 drives, but temperature at second place is not so cool like at first place.

    Look at the picture with cover for 2 drives installed.
     

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    Ah, obvious the cover itself provides the extra room needed. Too bad it is getting very hard to buy one of these.
     
    popeye1128, Jun 10, 2012
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    Can you post pictures of what you did to make the SSD drive fit?
     
    jkruer01, Jun 11, 2012
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    If someone have interest, i can sell this cover for 7750G. Pm me.
     
    ex.treme, Jan 13, 2013
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    if you get a crucial m4 you can remove the spacer and it will lose about 3-4mm or remove entire casing and it goes down to about 2-3mm
     
    squee666, Jan 13, 2013
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    Have any of you guys figured this out? Is it ok to take it out of the housing? I found a website that sells it for $30 but If I can make it work with that then great. Pictures and experience with what has worked for you would be most helpful.
     
    wilkems, Jan 27, 2013
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