Install 2nd HDD in Satellite S55 Laptop

How to install 2nd HDD in Satellite S55 Laptop ?

I doubt there is enough space to install another HDD. You can replace your DVD/CD-Rom with HDD Caddy to install another HDD if you are willing to get rid of DVD/CD-Rom.
Search for "Satellite S55 hdd caddy" from Google, for an example: http://www.newmodeus.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=539
Maybe you can find them cheaper or ebay...

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    Hello
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    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
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  • 2nd HDD for Satellite P200-1FC

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    Very often discussed theme on this forum!
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  • Installing 2nd HDD and RAM: ??'s on installing and performance

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  • Problems after installing new HDD into Satellite M70-151

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    To be honest I really do not know what you do exactly. After HDD exchange, for me, the first step you should do is to make clean OS using delivered recovery media. It is fastest and best way to have fresh installed OS.
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  • MacBook Pro (Retina, mid 2012) -- Any way to install 2nd hdd?

    Hi ppls.
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  • Can I install a 2nd HDD in my Satellite P200-10C?

    Hi
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    @Jayjay
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  • Can I add a 2nd HDD on my Satellite A300-02C?

    Hi all,
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    Adrien.

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  • I want to install the new HDD for Satellite 1410-303

    Can I install the HDD MK8032GAX (80Gb Toshiba 2.5" IDE, 5400rpm, 16Mb) into my Toshiba Satellite 1410-303? Will BIOS detect it?

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    Toshiba UK say it is not possible to install a second drive into a P500-12D.
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