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August 13th, 2015 12:00

HDD Caddy

Hello,

I have a laptop Studio 1749.

I would like to install a second internal hard drive to essentially use as extra storage means.

The problem is that I have not received any metal mounting frame to the second location in order to secure the hard disk when I bought my laptop.

I made several stores, searched the internet and it's really complicated to find.

Someone would have an idea about that?

Thank you.

Mat.

p.s.: I live in Brussels, Belgium.

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Posted August 13th, 2015 13:00
External drives are usually cooled by using the case as a heatsink - if it's a small 2.5" drive it probably won't heat up much, if at all. So you can leave it on -- and in fact the external drive will be subject to far less heat than one mounted internally.
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Posted August 13th, 2015 12:00
This is what you need:

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you'll need to check to see if they'll ship to Europe.
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Posted August 13th, 2015 12:00
Yes but it's really too expensive......

43 euros + about 25% of taxes........
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Posted August 13th, 2015 12:00
Actually, it's to store my music.

But, just a question : Can I let the external hard drive on as long as an internal hard drive is on ?

Is there any risk of overheating ?
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Posted August 13th, 2015 12:00
If the drive is for storage only, it'll be less expensive to use an external USB drive.
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Posted August 13th, 2015 13:00
Ok !

Thanks so much for your precious answers !