How to open the 390e hard drive caddy

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How to open the 390e hard drive caddy

#1 Post by sniper » Fri Mar 18, 2005 8:26 am

Hi!

I would like to change my HD in my 390e and I really don't know how to open the HD caddy.

thanks for your help !

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#2 Post by lilserenity » Fri Mar 18, 2005 2:45 pm

Just needs a bit of verbal ;)

Unscrew the screws, take off the edge connector -> ide 44pin thingy (it's black), and using a flat bladed screwdriver prize open the sides a little to let the thing open up, replace it following these directions backwards :)

It's quite easy, just take your time.

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#3 Post by sniper » Sat Mar 19, 2005 8:53 am

Seem easy :D

I wasnt sure because, I dont want to broke the caddy.

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#4 Post by lilserenity » Sat Mar 19, 2005 8:56 am

I'll give you the medal myself if you break the caddy :)

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