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    Adding a second drive to Inspiron 1720

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Toryglen-boy, Jun 18, 2008.

  1. Toryglen-boy

    Toryglen-boy Notebook Consultant

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    is it easy to add a second drive to an Inspiron 1720? they price they are charging for a second drive, seems a bit high. What i mean is, do i need anymore parts? are they easy to get? or is it just a case of opening up the door underneath the laptop, and putting another drive in there? can i buy a sperate drive, and add it myself later?


    thanks
     
    Toryglen-boy, Jun 18, 2008
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  2. chelet

    chelet Notebook Deity

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    You need to get a drive caddy that will fit the second drive space, and some special screws.
     
    chelet, Jun 18, 2008
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    Toryglen-boy Notebook Consultant

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    thanks for that. can they be ordered by Dell, are they easy to procure?

    :confused:
     
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    only Notebook Evangelist

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    you don't have to buy from Dell, in fact don't. you can get cheaper better quality drives from other online retailers.
     
    only, Jun 18, 2008
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    Toryglen-boy Notebook Consultant

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    i had no intention of buying the drive itself from Dell, merely the caddy and screws to fit it.

    :)
     
    Toryglen-boy, Jun 18, 2008
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    ^^ ohh ok sorry lol, my mistake :)
     
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    Here are Instructions for adding a second drive to an inspiron 1720

    http://newmodeus.com/shop/index.php?main_page=page&id=6&chapter=0
     
    gt3, Jul 21, 2008
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    I've never heard of that site before.
    It would be interesting to know the quality of the caddies they sell.
    They say they manufacture their own.
    It would be a lot easier to get the kit from them than to order the separate parts on Dell's site.
     
    chelet, Jul 21, 2008
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