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    HardDisk in DVD ROM Slot

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Arv_Reloaded, Sep 17, 2008.

  1. Arv_Reloaded

    Arv_Reloaded Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a HP dv9548us. I rarely use my DVD Writer. I want to have one more HD apart from my existing dual HD's. Can I put a HD in DVD rom place and use the port for DVD Drive in mother board for harddisk. Is that possible anyone tried this.
     
    Arv_Reloaded, Sep 17, 2008
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  2. sesshomaru

    sesshomaru Suspended Disbelief!

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    I doubt you can fit another hard disk there.. For one, the power supply connectors are probably not standard. And you might have to make a custom support for the drive, if you sort the power supply/interface issues out..
     
    sesshomaru, Sep 17, 2008
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    check my signature. :D
     
    kaltmond, Sep 17, 2008
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    No it will not work.

    Alot of modification will need to be done even if its possible.

    Just get bigger hard drives.
     
    flipfire, Sep 17, 2008
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    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    Andy, Sep 17, 2008
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