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    SSD instaling

    Discussion in 'Desktop Hardware' started by Gustavo Woltmann, Mar 11, 2016.

  1. Gustavo Woltmann

    Gustavo Woltmann Newbie

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    I figured the computer would come with a 2.5" drive, but to my surprise it was a big ol 3.5". Anyway I'm swapping it out for an SSD, but the enclosure clips into place and slides into the SATA/power ports (no cables). So I need an adapter that aligns the 2.5" correctly into a 3.5" and I'm not sure which one to get. Anyone know for sure? Amazon prime would be much preferred, but if not I'll have to wait!

    Most I've seen align the 2.5" drive in the center which I'm pretty sure is not correct.
     
    Gustavo Woltmann, Mar 11, 2016
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    Amazon, Newegg, TigerDirect, etc. all sell 2.5"-to-3.5" adapters. It's just a hunk of plastic or metal, so get whatever's the least expensive.

    The position of the 2.5" drive in the adapter doesn't really matter. Since you're connecting it to the rest of the computer via cables and not a slot (as in a laptop), it's not such a big deal.
     
    Jarhead, Mar 12, 2016
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    sahil04 Notebook Consultant

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    Unless I'm mistaken, you should also be able to tape the SSD to the side if you don't want to buy the mounts because it does not have any moving parts so it should not affect anything.
     
    sahil04, Mar 16, 2016
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    Taping is a solution, though not as elegant imo.
     
    Jarhead, Mar 16, 2016
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    sahil04 Notebook Consultant

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    Sure beats having to wait for the clips to come in :p
     
    sahil04, Mar 16, 2016
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    kosti Notebook Virtuoso

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    Tape, as in Velcro? I've done that. Worked fine.
     
    kosti, Mar 17, 2016
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    Yep, I've used velcro for things numerous times. Works like a charm.
     
    HTWingNut, Mar 19, 2016
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