Adding 2nd internal hard drive to Gateway FX6710

tpm419

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Hello all
I see a spot for a second internal hard drive (not counting the 2 "Hot swap" drives) and would like to know if in fact the cables (power and sata) are in place
I bought an SSD 512gb and would like to use the original 750 gig drive for peripherals

Thanks all, hoping someone out there has this system
 

BadPeteNo

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You can use the external expansion bays, that's what they're for. Typically, the drive itself comes with a data cable and your power supply SHOULD have a spare connector, but you'll want to make sure.

I checked out the site, and it didn't have any pictures of the inside of the case and very limited info, so I don't know if you have any internal expansion bays. Since you have the two external bays, you may not.

Either way, the SSD is probably a 2.5 inch sized, so you may need a bay adapter (which is often included).

Please take a picture of your case with the door off, and provide the model of the SSD.
 

tpm419

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Thank you. I will be away till Monday and then will take some pictures. It does have an open bay for another inside drive BUT I didn't see any "open" cables. I'll check further and have more info by Tuesday