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    IDE Adapter

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by david286, Apr 17, 2008.

  1. david286

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    I'm looking for an adapter from atapi-44 to atapi-50 as i want to install a 2,5" IDE harddisk into my odd-bay.

    Can anyone tell me where to get one?
     
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    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Thank you, but that's not what i am looking for.
    I need an adapter for my notebookharddrive so that i can plug it into the connector of my optical drive bay inside my notebook.
     
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    I think those optical drive connectors are generally proprietary to the notebook. I don't think you can find an IDE adapter easily. If your ODD drive bay is modular you might be able to find something. What's the laptop model?
     
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    it's not proprietary I think, as it is CBB compliant. I found some very interesting Information about the two special ide connectors. They are compatible, but I can't find any adaper to connect them.
     
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