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    Anyone has the bracket for the 2nd HDD in the m570u?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by p_boucher, Jul 31, 2007.

  1. p_boucher

    p_boucher Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    Hey there!

    Finally got my bracket from Justin and bought a nice Seagate 160 gigger that will eventually go in as my main drive.

    BUT, as soon as I insert the bracket in the bay the computer goes off instantly and won't start up again. I remove the HDD bracket and I am fine.

    Updated the BIOS to the latest did nothing
    Activated the RAID function in the BIOS did nothing

    Defective interface card in the bracket?
     
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    Harry Notebook Consultant

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    you can't hotswap, you need to turn of computer, take out dvd drive, put in the new harddrive and then turn it back on.
     
    Harry, Jul 31, 2007
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    darryldh Notebook Enthusiast

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    p_boucher: What did you pay for that bracket?

    D
     
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    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    I'll agree with Harry.

    You need to fully power down the notebook before switching the optical drive with the optical bay HDD.

    If you continue to try and hot-swap (while its on), the system will get damaged... by shorting.

    It goes for around $30. You can order it through most Clevo vendors/resellers.
     
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    darryldh Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks! Does it support SATA?
     
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    p_boucher Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    Thanks but I know it's not hotswappable. The thing is the system won't even start with the bracket in...

    Guess i'll have to return the damn thing :). The notebook not the bracket :(...

    Most reseller here will sell the bracket for 25$. Ask Justin@xotic.
     
    p_boucher, Jul 31, 2007
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