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How To Install And Mount Internal Laptop Hard drive
Hello all!
I have a few questions about installing and mounting an internal laptop harddrive. My machine has 2 harddrive slots, one which has the manufacturer provided drive and the other slot which is currently empty. My laptop is a Asus G72GX gaming machine. I just bought a Western Digital Scorpio Blue WD10TPVT 1 Terabyte 5200 RPM 2.5 inch SATA hard drive from newegg.com. So I opened my notebook and slid it into the slot and it was a perfect fit. But then I screwed the cover back on and then noticed that the drive was moving around inside. So I opened it back up and saw that there were screw holes on the drive and where it fits in, and I figured that something must be placed there to give a snug fit. I contacted a PC tech guy I knew and he said that I would need to buy mounting brackets, which the manufacturer didnt include, for about $5 to $10. but before i do so, i decided to post this question here so that i can make sure that I am buying something which is a surefire solution, so I dont have to go through the hassle of returning it. So my questions are, what EXACTLY do I need to look for when I do a search on Google? I looked on the Western Digital website and it appears that they dont sell the mounting brackets. Also, the tech guy I talked to said that Asus laptops have a peculiarity in regards to mounting an internal laptop harddrive, in they they supposedly arent standardized, so that a particular harddrive/mounting bracket/etc might not fit correctly. I need to know well in advance that whatever i buy will fit correctly without a hitch. It should include the bracket(s), screws, and anything else i might need. Well, that's all for now, and I thank in advance anyone who takes the time out of their day to answer my question. Reply soon................................