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    How do I Install a SSD on a R2??

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by ko0kiemonst3r, Feb 27, 2011.

  1. ko0kiemonst3r

    ko0kiemonst3r Newbie

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    So I took apart my M11x r2 to install a G.skill Phoenix Pro 80gb SSD and came across this prob and have no clue what i have to do.. i tried searching the fourms and googling it and came across nothing to explain this. plz help!

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    as you can see the two pins are different.. is there a way to install this still??
     
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    ko0kiemonst3r, Feb 27, 2011
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  2. i has m11x

    i has m11x Notebook Evangelist

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    On your original WD hard drive there is an adapter that comes off. You can see it in the picture. You take that adapter and put it on your ssd.
     
    i has m11x, Feb 27, 2011
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  3. ko0kiemonst3r

    ko0kiemonst3r Newbie

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    Thanks a bunch man!!! i thought i had to buy another SSD >.<
     
    ko0kiemonst3r, Feb 27, 2011
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  4. kent1146

    kent1146 Notebook Prophet

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    Well, it looks like someone drew on your hard drive with a Sharpie marker. That is definitely unacceptable. I would call Alienware and have them replace it for you.




    No, just kidding. I_has_m11x got it right.
     
    kent1146, Feb 27, 2011
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