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    Sager NP8230 - Installing an mSATA SSD Drive

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by I'm Poor, Aug 2, 2013.

  1. I'm Poor

    I'm Poor Notebook Consultant

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    I'm assuming the port it's supposed to go in is the slot near the battery since there's nothing in it and there's a screw there that I'm assuming is supposed to secure the mSATA in place. But I just bought a Plextor 256GB M5M and it doesn't seem to fit. If I force it any more, it'll probably break. This is frustrating...

    Edit: NVM. I faced my fear I jammed it through and it went in. lol
     
    I'm Poor, Aug 2, 2013
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  2. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    Much like ram it needs to go in at an angle and then be pushed down.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Aug 2, 2013
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  3. sabadollah

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    Hi, can you guide us step by step (if possible) how to install msata for this laptop.
    thanks in advance.
     
    sabadollah, Sep 15, 2013
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    1. Unplug the AC Adapter and remove the battery (safety reasons)
    2. Remove the bottom panel (should be 4 screws to take out)
    3. Remove the silver screw that's in that empty slot below the battery and above the CPU fan.
    4. And like Meaker said, it goes in like RAM. Put it in at an angle (45 degrees?) and make sure it goes all the way in. Then push it down and screw it back in with the silver screw that was in there.
     
    I'm Poor, Sep 15, 2013
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    Yeah it's roughly 45 degrees. It should not resist too much but feel secure when it's in.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Sep 15, 2013
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  6. sabadollah

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    Does it have the same layout as Sager NP7370 (Clevo w350ST).
     
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    No it does not but the mSATA slot is right under the main hatch.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Sep 16, 2013
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    Where is exactly the main hatch? Could you show some image. Thanks.
     
    sabadollah, Sep 20, 2013
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    The 8230's main service hatch is on the bottom of the machine and is the largest removable panel held on by 4 screws.

    You can get the user manual here:

    CLEVO - Download

    It is part of the P150SM/P151SM1 group in the drop down menu at the bottom.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Sep 20, 2013
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  10. Ajfountains

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    That's what she said. Sorry, just couldn't resist on a friday morning. Don't feel bad though, I had the same fear. I also had a heckuva time trying to get the screw out. It was sealed in there by space dwarves at the factory.
     
    Ajfountains, Sep 20, 2013
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  11. Meaker@Sager

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    Having a fear of using force on any part of a notebook is not a bad thing and is much better than the opposite ;)
     
    Meaker@Sager, Sep 21, 2013
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  12. Bullrun

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    So, a rubber mallet and not a ball peen? :D
     
    Bullrun, Sep 21, 2013
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  13. Meaker@Sager

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    *takes away all of Bullrun's tools*

    Not those!

    *Hands Bullrun a Phillips screwdriver and a set of plastic tweezers*

    Much better :p
     
    Meaker@Sager, Sep 22, 2013
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