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Replacement Disk Caddys

maccaz
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Replacement Disk Caddys

Hi


I'm looking to buy some replacement disk caddys. Unfortunately the ones I have seemed to have snapped on removal (no special removal just pressed the button then little bits of plastic came off them - I've not taken them out in about 3 years so maybe they're just old).  These are for a ReadyNAS Pro.  I've checked eBay and the like and can't seem to find anything in the UK.


Anyone have any links to get some?

 

Thanks!

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MCEComputers
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Re: Replacement Disk Caddys

I have purchased a few from this seller on eBay, but I am in the US. He does not list the UK on his ship to list, but it may be worth an email to see if he will ship to you.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/115478454296?hash=item1ae30d6018:g:IMwAAOSwm-li4~Oe&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoG...

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MCEComputers
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Re: Replacement Disk Caddys

Here are a couple in the UK:

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/265952456086?hash=item3dec006d96:g:4bYAAOSwMpNh5ePh&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoN...

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/234744603289?hash=item36a7de6299:g:QI8AAOSw4wVjL1tR&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoH...

 

It may be easier to find a deal on a ReadyNAS being sold as parts only that still has the caddies included.

A piece of tape on the lever will work until you find replacements.

 

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Sandshark
Sensei

Re: Replacement Disk Caddys

Yours are the old round-button ones?  Are they not latching or won't open?  Difficulty opening them is the norm (VERY poor design), and most users simply use a bent paper clip or jeweler's screwdriver to press down on the actual metal latch behind the plastic lever.

 

When purchasing replacements, the ones for a legacy desktop unit with the square releases are far superior.  But ones for a newer native OS6 unit or any rack-mount unit will not work.  Unfortunately, no other brand will work, either.

 

The going price for these caddies is around $30- to $40 US, so finding a cheap non-working NAS with caddies can be your best bet if you need to replace them all.  Of course, buying a whole NAS will up the shipping cost significantly.

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maccaz
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Re: Replacement Disk Caddys

Hi

 

Thanks for the replies - yes they're the round button ones - unfortunately bits broke off them which was holding the drives in place - now with the drives pushed in the latch doesn't catch so they're always open and prone to coming loose with the vibration.

 

I'll see if I can find a none-working drive as I need around 5 of these!

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