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    1.8" microSata to 2.5" SATA HDD

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by devilcm3, Apr 6, 2011.

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    i'm planning to bought x18-m since i had a good deal on it , but theres a problem . i need to fit this thing on my macbook pro and the some 1.8" to 2.5" enclosures are quite expensive . is there any cheaper alternatives that i can get?
     
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    Will any of these adapters work with the 2.5" bays that have a 7mm height? Like the bay on the x220/T420s?
     
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    Would work if you remove the outer shell encasing and only use the converter/adapter plug. In which case might as well go the cheap "plug-only" ebay option.
     
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