Second HDD for a Probook 6570b

I want to know if I can replace the DVD unit with a HDD, and if possible please provide that PN for the tray to install the second HDD. I am planning to have the OS on a SSD and the data files on a standard HDD.
Thanks

Hi,
Yes. The following videos may help you for a starting point:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2XJ7f28dZU
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-nZ09xalIE
and the folloing caddy will work:
   http://www.newmodeus.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=413
Regards.
BH
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