Install the Second hard drive on the HP Pavilion DV7-4270us laptop

Hello

My laptop has a space for a second hard drive, but not of connectors. I use Windows 7 Pro 64 bit and I would like to add a second drive in this niche. My main drive is 1 TB and I'm running out of room. I am currently using a 1 to external but it is cumbersome when you travel. What should I do to use the second drive?

TIA,

Marty

Hi Marty,

An example of what you need to use the 2nd HARD drive Bay is at the link below.

http://www.newmodeus.com/shop/index.php?Main_Page=product_info&products_id=345

Kind regards

DP - K

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