Hard Disk Drive Connector for laptop

i need a Hard Disk Drive Connector for the hard drive and caddy, the and part p/n:gs662ua#aba
it a hp pavilian dvdv6500 thanks

Hi:
I would get one on eBay.  They have plenty of them...
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_sop=15&_nkw=dv6500+hard+drive+connector&rt=nc&LH_...

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