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    M11X R2 hard drive in M11X R3?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Steelfatboy, Nov 18, 2013.

  1. Steelfatboy

    Steelfatboy Notebook Guru

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    Does anyone know if the hard drive sata interposer connector from the R2 is compatible in the R3?
     
    Steelfatboy, Nov 18, 2013
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    Hey, found out from Dell, both R2 and R3 use the same interposer, part number CP76J. You can get it and the caddy from Dell for $1.99 apiece.
     
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    Thanks for sharing your experience. It's true, they are compatible.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Nov 19, 2013
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    Hey, along these same lines can the audio IO board (Y1GDF) be used with the R3 board? Having a heck of a time finding the R3 IO board at a reasonable price (XN0XH).
     
    Steelfatboy, Nov 19, 2013
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