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Can a card reader in a dell pc(e520) be replaced by a harddrive?

  • 28-04-2007 10:19am
    #1
    kaisersose77
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,719 ✭✭✭


    Not a major upgrade but this is the only forum that suits ;) .Just wondering can anyone tell me if the card reader can be taken out of its slot on dell e520 and be replaced by a 3.5inch harddrive? Or would there be not enough space? I never use the card reader but want more harddrive space and am not too fond of external drives (basically im using my pc as a media pc and i like having everything in the one pc). If it can be replaced with a harddrive, is there anything that can be got to cover the open front slot where the front of the card reader was? A simple NO it cant be done will do fine

    cheers


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  • #2
    hopeful
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    Why not measure the space and see? Most internal card readerswill be the same size as a standard HD. Also check if there is a spare power connector handy.
    As for covering the gap maybe get some black or silver mesh cut to size..would give some cooling for the drive too.

    Only ideas as I have no idea of the layout of that case.


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