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    Adding SSD to Alienware MX17 R4

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by taylor7700, Aug 8, 2013.

  1. taylor7700

    taylor7700 Newbie

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    Hi guys a little new to all this i have an Alienware MX17 R4 with a standard 500gb hard drive and am looking to add a new SSD for my OS and games i am looking at getting a Samsung 256GB 830. My question is the 830 is 7mm thick and i believe the hard drive slot on my laptop is 9.5 is an adapter required if so can someone point me in the right direction? Many thanks
     
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    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    No, not required.

    Depending if a drive cage is used by your notebook - it may not even need some cardboard/plastic to make sure it stays snug.

    The problem would have been if it was thicker. Thinner is easier to accommodate.
     
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    Thanks for the quick reply exactly what i need to know. Cheers
     
    taylor7700, Aug 9, 2013
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