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    is it possible to add a second harddrive or SSD to the CF-53 MK1 without loosing the DVD drive?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by blysk, Jun 12, 2018.

  1. blysk

    blysk Notebook Guru

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    Hello all,

    is it possible to add a second harddrive or SSD to the CF-53 MK1 without loosing the DVD drive?
    Currently I have a 2.5 SSD, and would require a second SSD, preferrably without loosing the DVD.

    Is there a way?
     
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    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    I can't see it. Not a lot of room inside the 53. Just buy another DVD and use the parts on a HDD /dvd caddy and swap them back and forth. It would be easier.
     
    toughasnails, Jun 12, 2018
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    Shawn, Jun 12, 2018
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    blysk Notebook Guru

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    Interesting, thank you :)

    The CF-53 MK1 is capable of booting from both M.2 Sata SSDs then? Or is there a catch with the bios?
    Not that I buy such an adapter and suddenly I cannot boot because a dual interface is not supported...
     
    blysk, Jun 13, 2018
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    bobcrain1975 Newbie

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    Don't think it was made or ever intended to have two hard drives but I could be wrong. But what's would be wrong with a USB Caddy drive.
     
    bobcrain1975, Jul 26, 2018
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