Satellite A300-1J1 - How to install 2nd HDD?
Hello
I bought a Satellite A300 and I see in the specifications that is possible to add a 2nd hdd. So I bought one and when I opened the hdd box, I didn't find a connector to connect to my hdd. I think I must install a SATA connector but I didn't find any way to proceed.
Thanks
PS : Excuse me if you find mistakes, I doesn't speak very well
Hello
Thans for your answers.
Here is the link http://uk.computers.toshiba-europe.com/innovation/jsp/SUPPORTSECTION/discontinuedProductPage.do?service=UK&PRODUCT_ID=1 056110
By the way, I'll take a photo to show you the box, maybe the connector is inside but I didn't notice it.
Thanks
PS : they changed specifications of the product, removing "box for 2nd hdd". You can see on this site, for example, and for french speakers http://www.ldlc-pro.com/fiche/PB00075521.html that they say "hdd 250 go + box for a 2nd hdd"
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