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    Add a 2nd hard drive to N53SV-XV1?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by vorlon, May 3, 2011.

  1. vorlon

    vorlon Notebook Guru

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    N53SV-XV1 has only one HD bay, being a 15.6 inch model...

    Is it possible to replace the CD/DVD drive bay with a SATA caddy so I can install a 2nd hard drive? Anyone here did it before?

    thx
     
    vorlon, May 3, 2011
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  2. Geared2play.com

    Geared2play.com Company Representative

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    yes
    the metal caddies are sold for the optical drive bay. last i checked they were 30$ a pop. all you have to do is move the faceplate from your old optical drive onto the caddy so it looks "normal"
     
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  3. vorlon

    vorlon Notebook Guru

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    Where can I find the caddy for this specific model? I tried google but nothing came up

    thanks!
     
    vorlon, May 3, 2011
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    I don't think those are original ASUS made. Some 3rd party companies produce a SATA-to-SATA boxes so that you can install your HDD in it.

    Have you checked e-bay? I have seen them before.


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    ramgen, May 4, 2011
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    vorlon, May 4, 2011
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