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    G53J Questions

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by jbdavies, Mar 9, 2011.

  1. jbdavies

    jbdavies Newbie

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    Hello Everyone! :)

    So, I just got the Asus G53Jw laptop (after my Alienware crashed) and absolutely love it so far.

    But I do have a couple questions concerns, and am hoping someone here can help.

    Question 1: I still have my hard drives from my Alienware, and am wondering if it's possible to add another HD to the Asus, so that it will have two HD's? Is it possible?

    Concern 1: My backlit keyboard isn't lighting up anymore. I just updated the ATK driver, but it still doesn't work. My other function keys/options work... so I'm guessing it's a keyboard driver? I'm just not sure which one I need to update from the Asus website.

    Thanks for all the help!
    Jeremy :)
     
    jbdavies, Mar 9, 2011
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  2. J.P.@XoticPC

    J.P.@XoticPC Company Representative

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    Hey Jeremy! Welcome to the forums!

    For your first question, there is a second hard drive bay. It does require a hard drive caddy, which was unavailable for a while, but we do have some in stock. To install it, you can take a look at this handy little guide my service manager posted on our forums:

    YouTube - ASUS G53JW 2nd Hard Drive Install by XOTIC PC

    For the second question, about the backlit keyboard, I remember some of our forum members stating that when they tried to install the ATK drivers two or three times that it finally worked. It seems odd to me that it wouldn't work the first time you try installing them, but give it a shot, let me know how it goes.

    If you're interested in ordering a second hard drive caddy, shoot me a PM or email me. :)

    Thanks!
     
    J.P.@XoticPC, Mar 9, 2011
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  3. jbdavies

    jbdavies Newbie

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    Thank you for your help! It worked. Had to install the update twice, but now I have it. :)

    Thanks again!

    Also, sent an email about the hard drive thing.
     
    jbdavies, Mar 10, 2011
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  4. Networc

    Networc Notebook Consultant

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    I see that the Asus eStore also has the G53JW caddy in stock ( finally): Hard Drive Caddy
     
    Networc, Mar 18, 2011
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  5. jbdavies

    jbdavies Newbie

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    Oh awesome! Thank you very much for the link. :)
     
    jbdavies, Mar 19, 2011
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  6. cdheer

    cdheer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Anyone know if that caddy also works in the G51? (I've got a G53 but my son has a G51.)
     
    cdheer, Mar 19, 2011
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  7. Networc

    Networc Notebook Consultant

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    Looks like this is the one you need. Hard Drive Caddy
     
    Networc, Mar 19, 2011
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  8. hendrixboogie

    hendrixboogie Notebook Enthusiast

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    How do you guys clean the case for your G53JW? Mine is starting to get dirty and smudgy.
     
    hendrixboogie, Mar 19, 2011
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  9. cdheer

    cdheer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Awesome thanks.

    Last question: does anyone know if either the G51 or G53 can take a 12.5mm drive?
     
    cdheer, Mar 19, 2011
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  10. Chastity

    Chastity Company Representative

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    Microfiber towel and water. You can also use an alcohol-based cleaner.
     
    Chastity, Mar 20, 2011
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  11. hendrixboogie

    hendrixboogie Notebook Enthusiast

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    You da best Chastity :D
     
    hendrixboogie, Mar 20, 2011
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