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    So, can I add a 2.5'' Samsung 128GB 840 Pro intended for desktops in a dv7-5000?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by leladax, Jul 2, 2013.

  1. leladax

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    Or is it a problem?
     
    leladax, Jul 2, 2013
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    It will work fine.
     
    baii, Jul 2, 2013
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    Don't I need any extra connectors?
     
    leladax, Jul 2, 2013
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    It's just SATA port

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    Yeah I mean are the internals of the dv7-5000 ready for it or does it need any specialized converters to be standardized?
     
    leladax, Jul 2, 2013
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    No need for any converters or connectors.
     
    ellalan, Jul 3, 2013
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    Are you sure? I remember it needed a special caddy etc.
     
    leladax, Jul 4, 2013
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    Misread the title. Ignore this post.
     
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    It's like I'm being trolled. Why would I make it into a 3,5'' and not fit at all?

    Anyway, I think I know what's going on. I need a SECOND 2.5'' drive, and it might require an extra cable/converter not included with the laptop.
     
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    We have an old HP laptop (broke so I took the HDD for an external enclosure)

    There is an adapter between the drive and the HDD port. It should already be in the laptop from the existing drive

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    the other side is just a normal input for a 2.5" drive
     
    LooieENG, Jul 4, 2013
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    And I don't need to replace the old drive as I said. I need to use a 2nd drive.
     
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    Ah... you didn't mention about the second hard drive, if you are going to replace the DVD drive with another SSD, you definitely need a caddy.
     
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    No, my mistake. I thought you were trying to put an SSD in a desktop. I misread the title or something... The SSD will fit as is.
     
    J.Dre, Jul 4, 2013
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