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    HDD Caddy Replacement of Optical Bay

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by vasukinv, Jul 13, 2012.

  1. vasukinv

    vasukinv Newbie

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    I have ordered a DELL inspiron 15R Special Edition, which I am about to receive in a day or two. I read posts in this forum about high performance of machines with SSD. So I am thinking about replacing the Optical Drive of my machine which I am about to receive with one like this, so that I can still use my HDD in it.

    Is this specific item compatible with inspiron 15R Special Edition?
     
    vasukinv, Jul 13, 2012
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  2. tilleroftheearth

    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    Looks like it's for a ThinkPAD Ultrabay - but also compatible for specific Macbook's too.

    NOT compatible with your new purchase (imo).
     
    tilleroftheearth, Jul 13, 2012
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  3. vasukinv

    vasukinv Newbie

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    How to search for the one which is compatible with 15R Special Edition then? Is there any code which defines specific type of the caddy?
     
    vasukinv, Jul 14, 2012
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  4. Jarhead

    Jarhead 恋の♡アカサタナ

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    You could search NewModeUS's website for your laptop. I recall seeing Dell as one of the OEMs they make stuff for.
     
    Jarhead, Jul 14, 2012
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