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    Second HDD's screws

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by panyihan, Aug 8, 2009.

  1. panyihan

    panyihan Notebook Consultant

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    where can I get these screws? Alienware did not ship these with my laptop. I am going to add my second HDD on my M17 and I need these screws to secure HDD. Or, who'd like to sell me some?
     
    panyihan, Aug 8, 2009
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  2. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    you don't need any
     
    The_Moo™, Aug 8, 2009
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  3. panyihan

    panyihan Notebook Consultant

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    There are no screws in second HDD cage to secure the new HDD(Each drive is secured using four screws, two per side)
     
    panyihan, Aug 8, 2009
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  4. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    i understand that ... you have 2 options


    take 2 out of the one that came with it


    or not use them


    i don't have any in mine since it can't slide out any way ;)

    the other HD only technically needs one :)
     
    The_Moo™, Aug 8, 2009
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  5. panyihan

    panyihan Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks dude..
     
    panyihan, Aug 8, 2009
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  6. fastlappy

    fastlappy Notebook Evangelist

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    I just removed one from the other drive and it worked out great!
     
    fastlappy, Aug 8, 2009
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  7. msparrow88

    msparrow88 Notebook Evangelist

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    i had this same problem.
    i called alienware and got a few more for a few bucks.
    solved my problem.
     
    msparrow88, Aug 8, 2009
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  8. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    ummm you could of done the same thing and saved a few bucks ;)
     
    The_Moo™, Aug 9, 2009
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