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    Do you have a second connector for your hard drive if you only order one?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by chennaxin95, Oct 7, 2011.

  1. chennaxin95

    chennaxin95 Notebook Guru

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    I was trying to look for it but I couldn't find one in my empty hdd1 slot. Where should I get it if it didn't come with my machine? I have a 17r3.
    Thx
     
    chennaxin95, Oct 7, 2011
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  2. The Revelator

    The Revelator Notebook Prophet

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    If you mean the interposer, it should be there, but it's not obvious. When you remove the drive bracket/cradle, you will find a sub-bracket, the structure that holds the four outside screws. At the connector end, the interposer is connected to or inserted in the sub-bracket. At first blush, it appears to be part of it. The interposer is covered with a rubber or plastic casing and has to be twisted or maneuvered a little to get it free from the sub-bracket and then removed from the casing or sleeve. It is very easy to overlook.
     
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  3. Xenn0X

    Xenn0X Notebook Evangelist

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    i order with 1 cheap drive and got both brackets included.
     
    Xenn0X, Oct 7, 2011
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    prank1 Notebook Evangelist

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    ^^ This

    When I tried to install my SSD, I spent 5 minutes getting annoyed thinking that Dell didn't include the second interposer, then I looked inside the caddy and saw it was there :eek:
     
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  5. flingin

    flingin M17x R2 Mafia

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    OH YYes, i had the same situation, i raged a little bit becouse of that "lol, where is this, what type of batman connector is this ???" after about 3 min of research my eyes landed on just removed caddy - SOUR ABOUT THAT INTERPOSER
     
    flingin, Oct 7, 2011
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  6. chennaxin95

    chennaxin95 Notebook Guru

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    thanks guys, just found it!
     
    chennaxin95, Oct 7, 2011
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