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    Spare HDD Bracket?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by paranormal, Aug 25, 2010.

  1. paranormal

    paranormal Notebook Guru

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    I just ordered the R2 with 320gb hd since i have a 128gb ssd already. My question is there a bracket in the empty slot already? or do i need to order a caddy/bracket
    and if i do where can i get one
    thanks
     
    paranormal, Aug 25, 2010
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  2. Quadzilla

    Quadzilla The eye is watching you

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    It should now come with the secondary bracket ..

    Look for this on the invoice..

    HYT0K Module,Bracket,HDD,FOAMKIT,M17X
     
    Quadzilla, Aug 25, 2010
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    The spare bracket/screws will be in the 2nd hdd bay
     
    Malignant, Aug 25, 2010
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  4. paranormal

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    it does say Hard drive bracket in my email invoice but i purchased from outlet so im not sure

    Alienware M17x R2 Laptop Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium

    -- Alienware M17x R2 Laptop

    -- Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium

    -- Certified Refurbished

    -- Processor Label

    -- Resource DVD

    -- Accessory Kit

    -- Service Software

    -- Processor: Intel Core i7-720QM Quad Core Processor 1.6GHz (2.8GHz Turbo Mode, 6MB Cache)

    -- 17 inch UltraSharp WUXGA (1920x1200) RGB LED Display

    -- Operating System DVD

    -- Information

    -- Command Center

    -- Operating System DVD

    -- 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz (2 DIMMs)

    -- Shipping Material

    -- 320 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM)

    -- Hard Drive Bracket-- Information

    -- Alienware AVATAR 3

    -- Software

    -- Information

    -- 240W AC Adapter

    -- 125V Power Cord

    -- AUTO-UPDATES,ON

    -- Intel 6300 Wireless-N (2x2) Half Mini-Card

    -- Crossfire 1GB ATI Radeon Mobility HD 5870

    -- Cyberlink Power DVD 8.0

    -- Software

    -- Information

    -- Slot Load Blu-ray Disc Combo (DVD+/-RW & BD-ROM)

    -- Microsoft Works 9.0

    -- 9 Cell Primary Battery

    -- Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Module

    -- Notebook Keyboard

    -- Windows Live

    -- Image Restore Software

    -- Lunar Silver

    -- 64BIT Operating System DVD

    -- Cyberlink
     
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  5. Quadzilla

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    Dont worry it will be there and if not it takes a few minutes on the phone to send you one...
     
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  6. paranormal

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    ok thanks again quad
     
    paranormal, Aug 25, 2010
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  7. Quadzilla

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    You have that part number in that post so if its not there just call tech support at 1800 Alienware and ask them for it ...
     
    Quadzilla, Aug 25, 2010
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  8. paranormal

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    *You must spread some reputation around before giving it to Quadzilla again*

    lol
     
    paranormal, Aug 25, 2010
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  9. Quadzilla

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    Lol its all good man .. Good luck with your new machine im sure you will love it ...
     
    Quadzilla, Aug 25, 2010
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