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    1tb HDD in m17x

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by KillerBunny, Mar 26, 2011.

  1. KillerBunny

    KillerBunny Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi, I know there was a thread about this a while ago, but I lost it :(

    Is there any way to install a 1tb HDD in the second hdd bay? I would really like to have the max amount of space possible for media and stuff.

    I see a few laptop HDDs that are 1tb on newegg. They are only 5400rpm, but that really doesnt matter to me.

    Newegg.com - Computer Hardware,Hard Drives,Laptop Hard Drives,1TB

    Would any of these work? Thanks guys

    Btw this is for the m17x r3
     
    KillerBunny, Mar 26, 2011
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  2. BlazeGaj

    BlazeGaj Notebook Evangelist

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    That is 12.5mm unlike most 2.5in drive which are 9mm.



    From all the info I recived the answer is no. I wanted to do the same as well so I understand you.



    Also seems very likely that a 1tb hard drive 9mm would come out this year by samsung. So something to wait for I guess. If you really need space then the best you can get right now is 750gb.
     
    BlazeGaj, Mar 26, 2011
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    These drives are 12.5mm thick, so no not able to fit in the R3.
     
    dacco, Mar 26, 2011
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  4. KillerBunny

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    Darn, thanks guys. I read about the 9mm samsung drive. Any mention of a release date?
     
    KillerBunny, Mar 26, 2011
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  5. -l-Z3K3-l-

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    Damn I didn't know the 1tb were 12.5mm. Have seen 12.5mm for years
     
    -l-Z3K3-l-, Mar 26, 2011
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