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    Hard Drive "Bumper"

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by itshondo, Nov 3, 2005.

  1. itshondo

    itshondo Notebook Geek

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    I am preparing to install a Hitach 7K60 hard drive into my Fujitsu S6231-

    I removed the hard drive, and when I removed the drive from the aluminum sleeve, a small, rectangular rubber "bumper" fell out.

    I didn't notice where it came from and was hoping someone here might know what it is for.

    At first I thought it was a jumper, but it is just a piece of foam rubber.

    I have attached a photo so you can see it's size- click the photo for normal size-
     

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  2. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Maybe it's for sound or heat dampening - was it just on the bottom of the hard drive?

    I'd stick it back in there...

    Chaz
     
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  3. itshondo

    itshondo Notebook Geek

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    I found where it goes- inside the hard drive bay-

    click the pic-
     

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  4. pt9386

    pt9386 Notebook Consultant

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    It is a shock absorber, so when moving the notebook, it has a better chance of "surviving". I would try to put it back on.
     
    pt9386, Nov 4, 2005
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