Replaced CD/DVD Drive with SSD in HP Notebook

I would like to replace the cd/dvd drive in my hp pavilion dmv-1000 with an SSD. I know that Optibay makes a caddy for several apple computers that does this. Does any one know if HP or anyone makes a caddy that enables me to do this? Thanks!

Celebr8tor wrote:
I apologize. That should be DM4 - 1000. it is in the pavillion family of HP notebooks. I will continue to research this and if I find something I will post it here.
thanks for the response.
Go to ebay and look for: hdd 2nd caddy dm4-1060us.
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Very interesting, thanks el Duque. Too bad MCE doesn't make a carrier for the Mac Mini. I wonder if one for a Macbook Pro can be easily modified to fit?
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I have the HP Pavillion a6647c. I assume so but don't know if it takes more power. I learned from an ealier lost I can't really upgrade my video card as my power supply isn't strong enough. 230W I think.
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After replace CD/DVD Drive with HDD in matching Bay I got a problem with BIOS. After starting I got a message "there is no a Bootmanager" and CTRL+ALT+DEL. Then is only posible F9 and Boot Option to use manualy Hard Drive. Please tell me what I have to do to solve this problem.
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