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    XPS 15 - Replace Optical Bay with 2nd HDD

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by [email protected], Jul 25, 2011.

  1. accorbell@hotmail.co

    [email protected] Notebook Enthusiast

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    I know I have seen instructions on how to do this on the forum, but now I can't find them. Can anyone send them to me, or point me in the right direction? :p
     
    [email protected], Jul 25, 2011
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  2. SuspiciousLurker

    SuspiciousLurker Notebook Geek

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    Have a look at this thread...
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/dell-xps-studio-xps/557591-xps-15-l502-2nd-hdd-caddy.html

    Pay careful attention to the comments by UNFUNKABLE, as he discovered that the first eBay seller had changed his part slightly. I bought his caddy BEFORE the change took place and mine worked out of the box. I think UNFUNKABLE found an alternate eBay listing that currently works. Or you can just buy the expensive NewModeUS caddy instead.

    Also, for more general caddy installation help look here...
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/hardware-components-aftermarket-upgrades/388625-diy-adding-ssd-hdd-storage-using-optical-bay-caddy.html

    Good Luck!
     
    SuspiciousLurker, Jul 26, 2011
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  3. accorbell@hotmail.co

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    Thanks I got it all completed.
     
    [email protected], Jul 27, 2011
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