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    Secind HDD for Inspiron 17?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Mentaticus, Feb 16, 2009.

  1. Mentaticus

    Mentaticus Newbie

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    I recently looked to purchase another hard drive for my wifes inspiron 17 1720 and found that the hard drive came without a connector so some sort, it appears the dell needs a special connector to connect to the sata hdd. i looked at the 1st hdd and it has this connector, i contact dell and they didnt know what i was talking about. anyone have any clue on this? Will i have the same problem with my new Studio 17 i ordered?
     
    Mentaticus, Feb 16, 2009
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  2. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    I don't know regarding the Studio 17, but for the Inspiron 1720, you will need to purchase a caddy to install a second hard-drive in it.

    I know you can eBay or parts-people.com for one.

    Links for 1720.
     
    namaiki, Feb 16, 2009
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  3. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Commander Wolf, Feb 16, 2009
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