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    do I need a cover for this HD?

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by khan6831, Mar 20, 2009.

  1. khan6831

    khan6831 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey folks, i just bought this hard drive http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?afsrc=1&EdpNo=4008610&CatId=1277&SRCCODE=LINKSHARE&cm_mmc_o=-ddCjC1bELltzywCjC-d2CjCdwwp&AffiliateID=lw9MynSeamY-79OWKeIFU3P7bqCggoAJaQ
    and was wondering if i needed to buy a cover for it in order to install it in my p7811 fx?

    Would I need to buy a cover for this HD in order to put it into my 2nd hard drive slot or can it be installed as it is?

    Also, from what i understand all i have to do is put it in the 2nd hard drive slot and windows will automatically install the drivers. am I missing anything else?
     
    khan6831, Mar 20, 2009
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  2. directeuphorium

    directeuphorium Notebook Evangelist

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    it should be fully covered when it arrives, and there is a tray in the second bay to mount the drive into. Just make sure you've got screws with that thing or you'll be kicking yourself for having to order them online after you get the HD. and yeah it's simple open and drop in operation.. should be no problems.
     
    directeuphorium, Mar 20, 2009
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  3. strife1013

    strife1013 Notebook Evangelist

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    As what the last person said, it comes with a cover, slid it in, and your all set. Mine are screwed in, not even the one that came with the notebook.
     
    strife1013, Mar 20, 2009
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    JohnWhoTwo Notebook Deity

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    Also, if you are "screwless", you can borrow two screws from the other HD.

    Most folks recommend if you do, take (and use) one for each of two diagonal corners.
     
    JohnWhoTwo, Mar 20, 2009
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  5. khan6831

    khan6831 Notebook Enthusiast

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    excellent help guys!!! does anyone know where I can find the right size screws from online?
     
    khan6831, Mar 20, 2009
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    directeuphorium Notebook Evangelist

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    just google laptop harddrive screws. they're universal.
     
    directeuphorium, Mar 20, 2009
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