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    Cradle for 2nd HD missing - what to do?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Traveller888, Nov 28, 2010.

  1. Traveller888

    Traveller888 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all,

    I wanted to install an SSD into my XPS 17 and after opening the bottom part, I just realised that the cradle was not supplied with my notebook. Other XPS 17 owners reported that it came with theirs.

    Should I contact Dell to send me one or is it possible to buy them somewhere?

    Thanks!
     
    Traveller888, Nov 28, 2010
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  2. Lee Jay

    Lee Jay Notebook Geek

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    I suspect newmodeus sells them.
     
    Lee Jay, Nov 28, 2010
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    nk290 Notebook Consultant

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    I would contact Dell. I bet you they will send it out for free without an argument. Worth a try before you buy one on your own.
     
    nk290, Nov 28, 2010
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    Traveller888 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the responses. Just out of interest, is there anyone who didn't receive a second HD bracket with their XPS 17?
     
    Traveller888, Nov 28, 2010
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    Nankuru Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't think Dell supply any of the fitting parts for second hard drive unless you purchase the drive with the laptop.

    Getting these part can become very difficult after a machine stops production.
     
    Nankuru, Nov 28, 2010
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    dkwhite Notebook Deity

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    HP doesn't, I don't know if dell does, but as someone else said newmodeus will have their version out within a month or two, they always do.
     
    dkwhite, Nov 28, 2010
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  7. Nankuru

    Nankuru Notebook Evangelist

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    For a while maybe.... But not for long.... Everytime I've looked there I get, ' This part number/item has been discontinued'.

    I suppose my point is that if you want this option don't leave it too long to order these parts.
     
    Nankuru, Nov 28, 2010
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