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    SATA to SSD change

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by dalook, May 1, 2011.

  1. dalook

    dalook Newbie

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    Hey just purchased a 256GB Samsung 470 series Serial ATA and would like to swap it out with the current drive which is a st9500 Seagate drive SATA. I tried to complete this last night and discovered that it physically would not happen. The connector that attaches to the current Seagate drive would not fit with the Samsung SSD. I am not sure if I need to purchase a new type of disk connector to match it up or if i'm doing something wrong. If you could please assist me that would be awesome, Thanks
     
    dalook, May 1, 2011
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  2. svl7

    svl7 T|I

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    You need to remove the interposer from the HDD and put it on the connector of the SSD, should work like a charm. Can you post some pictures to explain what's exactly the problem?

    Edit: Service manual page 18...
     
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    dalook Newbie

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    Yeah I will re-post pictures when I get home from work to better show the issue.
     
    dalook, May 1, 2011
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  4. Jdpurvis

    Jdpurvis Notebook Evangelist

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    As svl7 says, there is an adapter on the end of the drive that needs to be moved to the new drive. I made the same mistake, and actually took a drive back to the store because I thought it didn't fit. Easy and common mistake.

    Good luck with your new SSD!

    Joe
     
    Jdpurvis, May 1, 2011
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  5. Sgt.

    Sgt. Notebook Consultant

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    The solution lies with what svl and other guys have already said. Try it out. It's a walk in the park.
    Cheers
     
    Sgt., May 2, 2011
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  6. xeroxide

    xeroxide Notebook Deity

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    courtesy of google image search
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    it should slip off quite easily, don't loose it.
     
    xeroxide, May 2, 2011
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