Replace dvd drive with additional hdd

obxgeorge

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Dell desktop 531. Want to remove extra dvd drive and replace it with a 3rd hdd. I have the bracket to mount the hdd in the 5.25" slot. Can I just reuse all the cabling from the dvd drive to connect this 3rd hdd?
 

obxgeorge

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Thanks for the quick reply. Didn't want any surprises when I opened the case. Looks like a real easy solution for adding more storage without going external. Otherwise I was looking at having to add a 3.0 usb card for further upgrades and purchasing an external case for the HDD.
 

obxgeorge

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Sep 19, 2013
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I am already using an old IDE drive from 1 of my previous builds on a usb 2.0 port as storage for my e-books. Hated to waste the drive by having it sitting on the shelf. I;ve been around computers for a while and remember buying my first 80 meg full size used hard drive for $300.
So much old stuff laying around that can't be conected to the new computer. What a waste !