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    HP Envy 17t-j000 2nd HD Caddy

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Glint77, Sep 14, 2013.

  1. Glint77

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    Hi,

    I recently ordered this laptop ( HP ENVY 17t Quad Laptop, Intel® Core) with the intention of installing an SSD and making the SSD the boot drive. I'm having trouble finding the right caddy for this laptop. I have found caddys for the Envy 17-1000, 2000 & 3000 series, but not the 17t-j000 series that I just bought. Thanks in advance for any help.
     
    Glint77, Sep 14, 2013
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  2. Jobine

    Jobine Notebook Prophet

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    Buy a generic caddy and screw on the faceplate of the ODD.
     
    Jobine, Sep 14, 2013
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  3. Glint77

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    It would be a shame replacing the optical drive when the laptop has a spare 2nd HD bay.
     
    Glint77, Sep 14, 2013
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    Lol, i title skimmed. Thought he was talking about the 15t. :p
     
    Jobine, Sep 14, 2013
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    Glint77, Sep 27, 2013
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    Sonnie Parker Notebook Consultant

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    Did you order the laptop with one HDD and replace it and add a new one?
     
    Sonnie Parker, Feb 1, 2014
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    The HP Envy 17t-j000 came with an open HD bay. I only had to add a new one. I did however clone the original drive to the new SSD, then reformatted the original for storage.
     
    Glint77, Feb 1, 2014
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    jinishans Notebook Enthusiast

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    Could you pls let me know/suggest URL on how to clone original drive to a Intel SSD.

    Also, I'm planning to order 2nd drive caddy from newmodeus.com / hp.com, could someone suggest which one is best, as both costs $30, but in hp forum someone mentioned it needs another part 'screws' for another $15. Is this as well required to add the 2nd drive. pls suggest if someone added a 2nd drive.
     
    jinishans, Apr 2, 2014
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