With HDD Caddy you can add a SSD or HDD to your laptop or PC. HDD Caddy replaces the dvd drive for more storage. It is compatible with all notebook PC brands like Asus, Acer, Dell, HP, Lenovo and more.
Thanks to HDD Caddy it is now easy to add more storage space to your laptop or Macbook Pro! With HDD Caddy you can add a second internal hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) to your laptop. No need to carry external USB hard drives or USB sticks anymore! It is easy to install. First insert your own HDD or SSD in the HDD Caddy and then replace your optical drive (DVD or BluRay drive) with the HDD Caddy. HDD Caddy is an ideal solution if you need more storage space or if you want to use a fast SSD with an extra HDD. Enjoy the flexibility of having more storage space. It is suitable for laptops like Asus, Acer, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Medion, Toshiba and more.
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Install: Easy as 1 2 3!
Installing the HDD Caddy into your laptop comes down to 3 basic steps.
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Remove the optical drive (or DVD-drive) |
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Attach the bezel from the optical drive onto the HDD Caddy |
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Install the HDD Caddy with 2nd HDD into the laptop (the empty spot of the optical drive) |
Want to see these steps in action? Check the how-to-install video on the right with the Samsung NP355V5C.

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At our company you can expect excellent customer suppport. Our customer support team is providing daily support for all your questions and concerns. HDDCaddy consists of a versatile team with a strong interest in IT hardware and that have years of experience with e-commerce. If you encounter any problems with the installation of HDD Caddy, our customer support team is always available to assist you. Our products are in stock in the Netherlands (Europe) and are partly assembled in the Netherlands. We ship our orders every business day + sunday directly from our warehouse. In this way we can assure the quality of our products and direct worldwide shipping. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to send us an email info@hddcaddy.com or use our contactform.
Compatible converter for each laptop
For each laptop brand and model necessary modifications are applied to the converter board. This optimizes the compatibility and working of a second SATA hard drive or SSD.
Easy install
A hard drive or SSD can be easily installed by lock screws. This screws secure the hard drive or SSD inside the caddy.
Aluminium designAluminium makes HDD Caddy light, cooling (for better heat dispensation) and sturdy. The inside has a full-sized frame that makes the HDD Caddy more solid but also absorbs vibrances of a working hard drive. Anti-static surfaceAnti-static surface allows you to safely install a hard drive or SSD in the HDD Caddy. It also helps to minimise vibrations of a spinning hard drive. |
Quick links
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How to order
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Asus Laptops & HDD Caddy N43, N53, N55, N56, N61, N71, N76, N81, N82, G53, K53, K73, X53, A55
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Install HDD Caddy for Dell Latitude E6320 E6420 E6520 E6330 E6430 E6530
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How to install HDD Caddy in the Dell Inspiron 15R or Dell Inspiron N5010
How to install HDD Caddy in Lenovo Y500 / IdeaPad Y500
How to install HDD Caddy in Samsung NP355V5C with SSD