m1710: Installing new harddrive

Question

I received a new HDD 7200 and would like to install it. When I opened the package I saw that the connecter was different. The original HDD has 2 female sockets (if that is what you call it) and the new HDD has one male socket. Does the original HDD have a plug that I can remove and use it on the new HDD 7200?   Is there a guide that shows this with some illustrations?   Thank you very much

DELL-Jimmy P · Answer

e_sand    Here is a link to the hard drive portion of the service manual. The connecters should be the same if its the proper drive.

e_sand · Answer

Hi Jimmy P

Thank you very much for your reply! >)

I have read that one can actually remove the HDD from its "caddy" and change the connector. I can't try it at the moment, I am in Cairo. When I am back I will see if I can change the connector.

The HDD they have sent me has a long "male" connector and the installed HDD has two "female" connectors next to each other. One of my collegues said that I should remove the HDD from its caddy and gently remove the connector and exhange with the installed one.

It is correct Jimmy P?

Message Edited by e_sand on 10-31-2006 07:57 AM

DELL-Jimmy P · Answer

e_sand    Without seeing what you have I can't say for sure but that sounds accurate.

e_sand · Answer

Thanks for your help.

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m1710: Installing new harddrive

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