dv7-1285dx - looking for second hard drive bracket?

[rsattler]

I'm looking for a vendor selling just the bracket for installing a second drive in the dv7-1285dx. Anyone know where to acquire?

I heard that HP sells the bracket with a hard drive but I can't even find that and i'm sure it's more than a notebook HD from a secondary vendor.

Thanks in advance.

[Huffer · Accepted solution]

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[rsattler]

Thanks for the help!

[viconstantin]

i have a dv7-2005el. there is place for a second hdd, but no bracket. if i add a bracket there, can i mount another hdd so i have 2? and does it work?

[Lin47]

I just took out my HDD (in my DV8000 laptop) and removed the bracket. I stuck the drive back in the bay, and it still booted right up.

Apparently, all you need is another means of keeping the hard drive secure. the bracket doesn't even seem to serve any grounding purpose.

[Ronan23]

HDD bracket for Acer Aspire 3651 is compatible.