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    m1530 xps missing screws

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by ronss, Dec 4, 2011.

  1. ronss

    ronss Notebook Evangelist

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    i replaced my 5400 rpm drive with a 7200 rpm drive...and i discovered that the screws are missing that hold the hard drive in place, on the back of the case..not the 2 screws on the caddy...4 screws....i found the parts people handle screws, but i don,t know the size....anyone tell me how i can find the size needed?
     
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    Panduhsaur Notebook Consultant

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    dell only provides 2 screws for it o.o and if its still under warrenty they'll give you new screws if you tell them you're missing some
     
    Panduhsaur, Dec 4, 2011
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    i have the 2 screws for the hard drive cage, i need the 4 that goes on , the 4 that screw in on the outside, that hold the hard drive in place.....they are m3x3 sized flathead screws.....thanks anyhow
     
    ronss, Dec 5, 2011
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