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    Series 5 HDD Hard Drive Caddy replacement and cable

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by n0fx, Mar 31, 2013.

  1. n0fx

    n0fx Newbie

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    I just purchased a used Samsung Series 5 laptop but the seller took the hard drive out and didn't include both the caddy or HDD cable. The model number is NP520U4C-A01UB. I tried to search everywhere online for replacement Samsung Series 5 replacement parts but I can't seem to find either the caddy or HDD cable parts for sale or any model number.
    I looked at the connector it and it looks like it's 24 pins but I couldn't ID exactly what type of plug it uses on the motherboard side.

    If anyone knows what type of cable it uses or owns a Series 5 laptop and can open it up and just give me the model number for the ribbon cable, that would be awesome. I've included a picture of the connector with this post.

    Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

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    n0fx, Mar 31, 2013
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Very unsporting of the seller to keep the caddy and cable as well as the bare drive. Those parts will be of no use to them.

    Have a look through the stock at SamsungParts.com.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Apr 1, 2013
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