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    Where to buy the sata connector for G74?

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by tml37128, Sep 10, 2011.

  1. tml37128

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    I've searched on these forums and found one that got close to the
    answer but no dice. I've got a G74 and want to add a second HDD.

    I know you have to have a data connector with the ribbon on the end...
    where in the hell can I buy one?!? I've searched all the interwebz
    tried multiple names and cannot find one.
    I know how to hook it up, saw a YouTube how to by Pro-star
    I just need help getting one!


    Please and thank you!
    Or at least the proper name to search for it.
     
    tml37128, Sep 10, 2011
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  2. Dual_Everything

    Dual_Everything Notebook Guru

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    Actually you don't need a connector. Just open up the laptop from the bottom and put the new drive in. I think the g74s already have 2nd (empty) drive holder in the laptop.
     
    Dual_Everything, Sep 10, 2011
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  3. tml37128

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    nope. i wish it did lol
     
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    The holder/caddy really should be there already, as well as a ribbon, a connector, and some screws inside a plastic bag. If you don't have it, you must have a used laptop where the previous owners didn't return those parts to the store...
     
    agamemnus, Sep 10, 2011
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    It's a ribbon cable + the SATA interface and power on a thin card. There's also no part number on it. :/

    I can try and find out when I get into work.
     
    Chastity, Sep 10, 2011
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    Maybe I over looked it in the box
    (I can only hope im being stupid)
    I'll have to check when I get home.
    But im pretty sure that I did not get them.
    I ordered it from pro-star got cpu upgraded and such
    Its brand new(or it better damn be) so here's hoping.

    and that would be great chastity if you can look it up.
    If I happen to find it before hand I will post so!
     
    tml37128, Sep 10, 2011
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    Well, it should come with the unit. If you didn't get one, contact your reseller.
     
    Chastity, Sep 10, 2011
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    Yeah, just checked the box - nothing.
    They probably forgot to put it back in because I had
    called them asking how to do it and they acted like I should
    already have the piece to do so.
    Thanks for the clarification guys!
     
    tml37128, Sep 11, 2011
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