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    Hard Drive Cage: Annoying

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by matadorlaptop, May 23, 2007.

  1. matadorlaptop

    matadorlaptop Newbie

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    Okay so my harddrive failed in my compal fl-30 and I am trying to replace it. I've bought a new drive and everything. Only problem is the harddrive cage(cradle/rail) WONT come off! Can i pick up a new one? The screws are beginning to become worn from me trying to unscrew them! Help! Argghh :mad:
    Thanks in advance for all your replies!
     
    matadorlaptop, May 23, 2007
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yikes, thats not good.

    You can get a new one, just contact your dealer where you bought it from, they should carry it.
     
    coriolis, May 24, 2007
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    matadorlaptop Newbie

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    can u purchase universal laptop hdd cradles from anywhere?
     
    matadorlaptop, May 25, 2007
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  4. Pitabred

    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Consider getting a different screwdriver. There are both Phillips and Pozidriv screwdrivers, and they can go to different depths of a point, as well as having straighter or more vertical edges. It can cause the camming out that you're seeing. Check with www.powernotebooks.com (call them, good people) and see if they carry replacements for that if you absolutely can't disassemble it.
     
    Pitabred, May 25, 2007
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