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    Inspiron 1720/21 Hard Drive parts

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by AustinM, Sep 23, 2007.

  1. AustinM

    AustinM Newbie

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    I have a Dell Inspiron 1721 notebook. It has two internal hard drive bays for SATA drives. I need a mounting cover and the adapter (male/male) to plug the drive in (for a second drive).

    Can't find 'em on Dell's crap website. Suggestions?

    I've tried contacting Dell. I've spent a couple hours playing phone games so far...

    Looks like the PN on the hard drive cover is either CN-0FP444-69400-76R-0528 or 3HGM2HBW100.

    The SATA adapter piece has 0722 3 on it.

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    AustinM, Sep 23, 2007
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    royski007 Notebook Consultant

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    call dell. ask for the caddie part number and purchase it at spare parts department.
     
    royski007, Sep 23, 2007
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  3. netwerkz101

    netwerkz101 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Info in DELL Community Forum


    C7586 Hard Drive Carrier for HDD bay #2
    XK231 Interposer (interfaces HDD to laptop)

    I just recieved the above items today via DHL and they are
    correct for my Inspiron 1720.

    I did not bother to order the screws as the Dell (Spares Parts) rep told
    me it was $10 per screw ..... yes .... $70 for the seven screws. I believe
    it was a mistake on the reps part ... as it is more reasonable for an entire kit
    to be $10. I refused to argue, so I got the 2 parts listed for $30 shipped. :mad:

    Four of the screws are the standard screws used to hold a 2.5" drive
    to just about any bracket.

    The remaining three screws are slightly smaller and can probably be pulled
    from other computers/laptops - just compare size / thread
    to the existing screws on the HDD1 carrier.
     
    netwerkz101, Sep 24, 2007
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