Re: Satellite P300-20h - Is second HDD possible?

Hi,
I have a p300-20h. On the underside there seems to be a space for a second hd.
The underside of the cover for the second hd has sticks that stop me from installing the second hd.
Is this to deter the installation of a second hd?

Macius,
Thanks for your response. I have the hard drive connectors. The problem is that when I have a drive in place I cannot close the cover because of the cover extensions. Did your brother purchase another cover or did he saw off the extensions? Thanks.

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