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    M17xR4 HDD SATA connector (interposer) part number?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Red Line, Nov 26, 2012.

  1. Red Line

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    Hi, received a new M17xR4 system few days back and found out that the SATA connector to the 2nd HDD was not included, so i couldn't connect my HDD and currently using just one. Is there anyone who can help me find the part number for this little thing or have the one that you don't need? Had a chat with Dell but they don't seem to have it in stock and here in Ukraine you can't even order the part.

    I would appreciate any help, tnx

    Looks similar to this - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Alienware-M11xR2-SATA-Hard-Drive-Adapter-Interposer-Connector-DPN-CP76J-/130808259026?pt=US_Drive_Cables_dapters&hash=item1e74c7a1d2

    A few shots of the bridge i'm looking for, tnx

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    Red Line, Nov 26, 2012
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    Its within the 2nd bay, there is a black rubber piece in place of where it should be, look inside that rubber thing and it should be there. Otherwise call them up, you should have gotten one included with it.
     
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    DDDenniZZZ, yeah, that's the thing... the rubber piece was just empty! Called Dell Ukraine today (they are usually pretty helpful) but it's impossible even to order the part, they just don't ship it((

    Also, a few more shot included in the 1st post
     
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    I think any one will be ok, there are a few on ebay for $5. Just a normal one thats 90 degrees would be fine I think, I don't think its specific to the m17x.
     
    DDDenniZZZ, Nov 26, 2012
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    tnx, i hope so too. they're just a little different from what i have! we'll see if anyone else confirms your statement and i'll give the damn ebay connector a shot)
     
    Red Line, Nov 26, 2012
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    Finally found where to get the damn thing here (local Dell service center) and it costs $12 shipped. In case somebody will need this as well here are the part numbers

    6H7T5 HDD Bracket Assy (Secondary/Kit) includes the following (it should anyway) -
    2864D SCREW,M3X3,KSH,MS,BLO
    4PMPH BRACKET,HDD,M17XR3
    8F9T8 SATA,22P,INTERPOSER - that's what i needed!!!
    R185F BRACKET,MTG,MET,SSDR

    Thanks to CrhisM from Dell http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m17x/608429-hd-interposer-3.html#post7908971
     
    Red Line, Dec 3, 2012
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    Hy! Sorry for the late post! Can you give me a link where did you bought your interposer. I need the same to my alienware... It was a big surprise when i found out thaere is none... Thanks
     
    melczerd, Dec 6, 2013
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    Alienware-L_Porras, Dec 6, 2013
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