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    SATA HDD on PATA Aspire 5102 (or other)

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by Janek, Nov 20, 2007.

  1. Janek

    Janek Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is it possible?
     
    Janek, Nov 20, 2007
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    if your talking interntal hd you will need to get the one that match current hard disk type

    if you want run sata or ide externaly via usb you can get cable to do that
     
    andyasselin, Nov 20, 2007
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    No. Since internal interface is different on 51**'s MOBO and it doesn't have SATA connector and controller.
     
    Crackedsrq, Nov 20, 2007
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    Ok, thanks
     
    Janek, Nov 20, 2007
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    Would it be possible to add a SATA connector?

    I have a 5630 with a PATA connector, however, according to Windows Device Manager I have a Intel 82801GBM/GHM Serial ATA Storage Controller.

    Where could I get a SATA connector? Would this run faster than PATA?
     
    sniper, Dec 12, 2007
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    The 5630 From what i recall is ide for cdrom sata for hard disk

    you need sata hard disk for that machine
     
    andyasselin, Dec 12, 2007
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    Well I got the MCE version back in Dec '06, so got a PATA interface for HDD. I did see contacts on the mobo that suggest it supports SATA, providing I had the head.
     
    sniper, Dec 13, 2007
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