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    M17x hdd question

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by ItzAstonish, Apr 9, 2013.

  1. ItzAstonish

    ItzAstonish Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have the m17x r2 and am having a problem. I'd like to install an ssd into the hdd1 bay, but cannot figure out how to fit it because the adapter is pointed vertically rather than like the port in hdd0 where I can slide the hdd directly into it horizontally. Can somebody look at the picture and tell me what I need.

    I'm new to computers so sorry if this is an easily answered question but none of my peers with computer knowledge were of any help.

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    Pic one is what in confused about
    Pic two is the bay I have my hdd plugged into now
    And pic 3 is my ssd sitting next to the port and why I'm confused as to how to connect it.
     
    ItzAstonish, Apr 9, 2013
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  2. radji

    radji Farewell, Solenya...

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    You need to get the secondary drive caddy and interposer. They are available from Dell (if you ask real nicely, you can get them to give it to you no charge). You are using the drive caddy for the primary drive, yes?
     
    radji, Apr 9, 2013
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  3. MJBarnes

    MJBarnes Notebook Geek

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    My 17x came with both the caddy and the interposer... The interposer was "hidden" underneath the caddy in a rubber sheath.
     
    MJBarnes, Apr 10, 2013
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  4. ItzAstonish

    ItzAstonish Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yea i have mine in hdd0 right now. Ill look into those pieces you mentioned. I appreciate the help
     
    ItzAstonish, Apr 10, 2013
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  5. radji

    radji Farewell, Solenya...

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    Yup. You should have gotten thems with the notebook. But in case you didn't, you can get them from Dell/AW.
     
    radji, Apr 10, 2013
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    ikisat Notebook Geek

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    Yeah, I have the R3 and both slots use those. It's a little L shaped thing you attach to the hdd. Mine were housed in a little rubber square attached to the mounting brackets for the HDD, if yours didn't come with the mounting bracket for the secondary spot then you'll likely need to order those as others have suggested.
     
    ikisat, Apr 11, 2013
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  7. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Send me a PM and I'll help you getting that interposer you need.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Apr 11, 2013
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