Installing a second HDD into my HDX18

So, I've filled the HDD that came with my HDX18 laptop and would like to install a new one into the open space. I bought a 640gb 2.5" but i bought a Bulk HDD and it didn't come with any mounting brackets. I found these : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16816215157&cm_re=2.5_hard_drive_bracket-_-16-21...
But am not sure if these are what i'm looking for. Any help?

Hi,
No, that's to adapt a 2.5" drive to a 3.5" bay, i.e., for a desktop/tower.
What you need is this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/HP-DV7-DV8-DV6-HDX-18-HDX-16-SATA-HARD-DRIVE-CADDY-KIT_W0QQitemZ260532973352QQcm...
Jim

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