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    is it possible to install 3 hard drives on a laptop?

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by raclimja, Jan 26, 2010.

  1. raclimja

    raclimja Notebook Consultant

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    i don't know if this is the right place to ask
    im wondering if its possible to install 3 hard drives at the same time
    1x SSD OCZ Solid 2 Series 120gb MLC OS/Games
    2x HHD Seagate Momentus 7200.4 500GB RAID 0 Movies/Files

    is there enough connector(data/power) on the laptop itself?
    i don't mind having to use a scotch tape
    does anyone here have experience on doing those?


    im planning to do that on Asus G73jh-A1 if possible


    edit: i forgot to ask, does the bios on a laptop have limitations on how many drives can be installed/recognize?
     
    raclimja, Jan 26, 2010
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  2. Hirohata

    Hirohata GBF Danchou

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    Unless you can exchange the optical drive bay with a hard drive bay, you can only have 2 HDD on the Asus G73JH-A1.
     
    Hirohata, Jan 26, 2010
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  3. raclimja

    raclimja Notebook Consultant

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    raclimja, Jan 26, 2010
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  4. Amnesiac

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    Maybe you are thinking desktops? More often than not, there is no physical space in a laptop to fit a third, unless you are talking about the Clevo M980NU or something similar.

    Here is something that may be of interest to you though:

    Link.
     
    Amnesiac, Jan 26, 2010
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  5. Thaenatos

    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    Buy a w700 and you can.
     
    Thaenatos, Jan 26, 2010
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  6. mystery905

    mystery905 Notebook Deity

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    Just add an external eSATA drive when you need it.
     
    mystery905, Jan 26, 2010
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  7. Simpler=Better

    Simpler=Better Notebook Consultant

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    I run a 24gb SSD in my expresscard slot in addition to my two internal 500gb drives. Still trying to boot from it, so for now it's just a small, fast place to store stuff.
     
    Simpler=Better, Jan 26, 2010
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  8. walangbebot

    walangbebot Notebook Enthusiast

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    they have an adaptor that you can replace your DVD drive with a hard drive. That might work but don't know is the system can handle that.
     
    walangbebot, Jan 30, 2010
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