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    Install 2.5-inch laptop HD in desktop?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Turnbull2000, Nov 17, 2014.

  1. Turnbull2000

    Turnbull2000 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,

    After upgrading my laptop, I've got a Western Digital Black 2.5" HD going spare, and just happen to need a second drive in a desktop system. Are there many obstacles to using a 2.5" drive in a desktop system? Will just a bracket to mount it suffice?

    Thanks!
     
    Turnbull2000, Nov 17, 2014
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  2. D2 Ultima

    D2 Ultima Livestreaming Master

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    It should work fine, it'll just be small like a SSD, so make sure you keep it screwed in properly etc.
     
    D2 Ultima, Nov 17, 2014
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  3. TomJGX

    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    Nope no problems at all..
     
    TomJGX, Nov 18, 2014
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  4. Qing Dao

    Qing Dao Notebook Deity

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    The power and data connectors are exactly the same. Since the 2.5" drive is so small and light, you can just use two screws on one side to secure it inside the computer case in the spot of a 3.5" desktop drive.
     
    Qing Dao, Nov 19, 2014
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  5. Turnbull2000

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    Thanks for the responses! Good to know the existing connectors should work too. Hope to try it this weekend.
     
    Turnbull2000, Nov 19, 2014
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    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If you don't want to bolt the drive directly to the case, you can buy one of these adapters that allows a 2.5" drive to securely fit in a 3.5" slot.
     
    saturnotaku, Nov 19, 2014
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    Should work find on power and sata just make sure you have the adapter that allows you to mount 2.5 to 3.5 drive bay and you should be good to go. Unless your desktop has mounts for 2.5 then just mount it to the 2.5 drive bay.
     
    StormJumper, Nov 19, 2014
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  8. Turnbull2000

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    All set up now and running fine. Cheers!
     
    Turnbull2000, Nov 22, 2014
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