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    HD caddies for G73 in stock

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by Hrogi, Jan 18, 2011.

  1. Hrogi

    Hrogi Notebook Consultant

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    Well Asus shop has the Drive caddies in stock...

    Hard Drive Caddy

    No screws.. that is silly, but oh well...
    Note: Screws not included. Requires (4) M3x3 screws & (2) M2.5x5 screws.
     
    Hrogi, Jan 18, 2011
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  2. Omniscient

    Omniscient Notebook Consultant

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    Yea, not at $25. I saw it the other day.
     
    Omniscient, Jan 18, 2011
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  3. Boost_

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    Yeah, I was going to post this too.

    I just bought one from a member on this site for $20 shipped, with the M2.5x5 screws included. check out the sale section.
     
    Boost_, Jan 18, 2011
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  4. Typecast

    Typecast NBR's Tamed Zombie

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  5. JehutyZeroshift

    JehutyZeroshift Notebook Evangelist

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    JehutyZeroshift, Jan 19, 2011
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  6. Typecast

    Typecast NBR's Tamed Zombie

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    Not all. The best buy versions has only one hdd bracket included. :(
     
    Typecast, Jan 19, 2011
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  7. JehutyZeroshift

    JehutyZeroshift Notebook Evangelist

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    I thought Best buy versions still pack G73s with 2 caddies even if it only have 1 HDD. Oh well :) That's why I see other users using different work-around for their 2nd HDD :rolleyes:
     
    JehutyZeroshift, Jan 19, 2011
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  8. Typecast

    Typecast NBR's Tamed Zombie

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    Exactly. Earplugs, Velcro, Cardboard. :))
     
    Typecast, Jan 19, 2011
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  9. KuroLionheart

    KuroLionheart Notebook Deity

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    Bought my alternate caddy for less than 10 bucks. Suck on that Asus.
     
    KuroLionheart, Jan 19, 2011
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  10. Omniscient

    Omniscient Notebook Consultant

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    I will be ordering mine soon enough. I gotta get my 750 seagate momentum/wd black drive as well.
     
    Omniscient, Jan 19, 2011
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  11. Typecast

    Typecast NBR's Tamed Zombie

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    $10? Where?
     
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  12. KuroLionheart

    KuroLionheart Notebook Deity

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    HP ZD7000 HDD caddy on Ebay. If you explore a little you can find a cheap one.
     
    KuroLionheart, Jan 19, 2011
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  13. panzer06

    panzer06 His Imperial Majesty

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  14. Typecast

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    Does it fit perfectly?

    I already ordered one from you. I hope it arrives within a week. :D
     
    Typecast, Jan 19, 2011
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  15. KuroLionheart

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    Yar. Pretty much perfect.
     
    KuroLionheart, Jan 19, 2011
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