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    2nd hdd bay?

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by Jaycalgary, Mar 16, 2008.

  1. Jaycalgary

    Jaycalgary Notebook Consultant

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    Is it just the connector that is missing or is other part further down missing?
    Eg controller resisters etc
     
    Jaycalgary, Mar 16, 2008
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    I suspect if you can get the connector and fasten it to the motherboard, you will be able to add another HDD. I also am looking into this. I think it is screwed on, but you need to remove the board to put the screws in.
     
    SMOKE_SKULL, Mar 16, 2008
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    What Model Of Laptop Are You Talking About??????
     
    lonewolf0069, Mar 17, 2008
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  4. Jaycalgary

    Jaycalgary Notebook Consultant

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    Mine is a a200-tj5. I heard there may be parts missing like the controller and resisters?
     
    Jaycalgary, Mar 17, 2008
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    The controller is the same one that runs the primary hard drive, but there may be some resistors or capacitors missing as well that would normally complete the circuit but that is just speculation and none of us know for sure. :p
     
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    There is alot more than just the connector missing. There traces that run to that connector are missing as well. Dont even try to install a connector there.

    I've looked at this on a number of newer Toshiba models and Toshiba has made SURE that no one will be able to monkey around with the board and install a second HDD.
     
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  7. Jaycalgary

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    That will definitely make me look elsewhere next time I buy a laptop or probably
    any other toshiba product.
     
    Jaycalgary, Mar 17, 2008
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