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    M17xR2 Drive Bay

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Phoenix_Down89, Jun 14, 2012.

  1. Phoenix_Down89

    Phoenix_Down89 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was wondering if there's somewhere else I can buy the second hard drive internal bay..stupid dell keeps delaying my order for about 3 or 4 weeks now, every week I get a call saying its delayed.
     
    Phoenix_Down89, Jun 14, 2012
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    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    Hello, Phoenix, here are a few links. Some of them have the interposer the other don't.
    Choose the one you think it's best for you. I also put a link of the interposer alone if you find it more convenient buying them separately.

    New Dell Alienware M17x R1, R2 Hard Drive Caddy and Interposer DP/N TRDD2 | eBay

    Hard Drive Caddy (Secondary) To Fit Alienware M17x R1/R2/R3 Laptop Y248M | eBay

    Dell Alienware M17X R1 R2 R3 Laptop HDD Hard Drive Caddy HDD0 4 screws Primary | eBay

    Hard Drive Caddy + Connector To Fit Alienware M17x R1/R2/R3 Laptop F584N 0F584N | eBay

    Hard Drive Caddy (Secondary) To Fit Alienware M17x R1/R2/R3 Laptop Y248M M0Y248M | eBay

    interposer

    Dell Alienware M15X M17X SATA Caddy HDD Connector | eBay
     
    katalin_2003, Jun 14, 2012
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    Ah thanks a lot! ill be cancelling my dell order and ill get the one posted in your link!
     
    Phoenix_Down89, Jun 14, 2012
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    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    Just curious, how much is Dell charging for the complete kit nowadays?
     
    katalin_2003, Jun 14, 2012
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    Subtotal: $65.99
    Shipping and Handling: $15.00
    GST/HST: $10.53
    Total: $91.52

    Going to Canada so..
     
    Phoenix_Down89, Jun 15, 2012
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    So nothing changed :|
    I think you can find it cheaper elsewhere. After all it's just a caddy and an interposer.
     
    katalin_2003, Jun 15, 2012
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    YIKES!!!!!

    I need to get into another line of work..can make a fortune selling parts that cost next to nothing to make.
     
    Greywolf22, Jun 15, 2012
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    lol yeah I think you should!
     
    Phoenix_Down89, Jun 18, 2012
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