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    About the Blade Pro 17'

    Discussion in 'Razer' started by newvelaric, Jun 16, 2013.

  1. newvelaric

    newvelaric Notebook Consultant

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    Guys, I was wondering if there is a possibility that you can add an extra hard-drive to the new Blade Pro? I have plans to upgrade to the pro, I plan to do a lot with it and 500G will not be enough...
     
    newvelaric, Jun 16, 2013
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  2. Shanya

    Shanya Notebook Guru

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    This is a double post thread......
     
    Shanya, Jun 16, 2013
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  3. Macpod

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    In short, no ones knows. But even if they have left the space for a HDD and the necessary connectors, it would void your warranty if you open the computer. I personally think they used the space for extra batteries and will only provide Msata.
     
    Macpod, Jun 16, 2013
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  4. newvelaric

    newvelaric Notebook Consultant

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    Well, I am waiting on my Blade pro. I was hoping someone already has had a chance to fiddle with it, so I can get advice.

    I am not worried about the guaranty. If I mess up, it is my fault and I accept full responsibility.

    I can't wait to get this new Blade!
     
    newvelaric, Jun 16, 2013
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  5. Macpod

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    I see. Maybe its worth while asking razer directly. I hear their CEO answers facebook questions himself.
     
    Macpod, Jun 17, 2013
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    newvelaric Notebook Consultant

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    Great idea! I will check it out!
     
    newvelaric, Jun 17, 2013
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    newvelaric Notebook Consultant

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    No go guys... I contacted Rzaer support and they said that there is just one slot for hard-drive, so adding another is not possible... Ah well! I'll stay with my Blade-R2.
     
    newvelaric, Jun 18, 2013
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  8. Macpod

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    So there is still one 2.5' inch hard drive slot Left? Maybe in the blade pro the SSD is 2.5. is there Msata slot i wonder.
     
    Macpod, Jun 18, 2013
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  9. newvelaric

    newvelaric Notebook Consultant

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    In my Blade-R2, there was one slot and a mSATA slot. I upgrade both into SSD and never looked back. I was hoping for the same for the Blade Pro, but a customer representative said no...
     
    newvelaric, Jun 18, 2013
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  10. fayth

    fayth Notebook Evangelist

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    so confirm, there's no HDD bay 2,5 in the new razer blade pro 17" ??
     
    fayth, Jun 18, 2013
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    In this thread http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=720129 they have taken apart the pro and there is a second 2.5 HDD slot open and in the last couple of pages someone has found what they believe to be the connector to add another hard drive and they believe the ram might be upgradable it hasn't been confirmed yet.
     
    DarkMx2000, Jun 28, 2013
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  12. darth_dutchy

    darth_dutchy Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have opened my Blade Pro and the connector and bay are still there. I got a cable in for an HP laptop but it apears to be the same. Ill be testing it out this weekend and will let you guys know. And yes this is a double post. I already posted in the other forum with pictures.
     
    darth_dutchy, Jul 3, 2013
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  13. Riko Ako

    Riko Ako Notebook Enthusiast

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    May I know which HP laptop's connector is that?
     
    Riko Ako, Jul 5, 2013
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  14. proteus77

    proteus77 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Darth, did you ever confirm the cable works? If so, which one?
     
    proteus77, Jul 25, 2013
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