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    Notebook SATA HDD mounting into a desktop?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by T_SHRED, Jan 5, 2008.

  1. T_SHRED

    T_SHRED Notebook Enthusiast

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    I replaced the SATA HDD on my laptop (too noisy).
    I now want to add this drive to my desktop SATA system.

    Is there mounting kits available?
    Now I have it zip tied in just to see if it works.
    I plugged into the motherboard via a SATA cable but nothing. It needs power I guess but the rest of the tab on the HDD is unfamiliar to me.

    How do I do this connection and mounting correctly?

    Thanks
     
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    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    What i would do is buy an external usb enclosure for the drive and just leave it plugged in via usb port on the back of the desktop.
     
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    T_SHRED Notebook Enthusiast

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    That sounds great.
    Any recommendations?

    Does the USB power the unit or do I need to AC it?
     
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    f4ding Laptop Owner

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    Depends on the enclosure you buy, but you can get both type.
     
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    T_SHRED Notebook Enthusiast

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    I got it going in my desktop.

    It was one of those "DUH" moments.

    I have 3 SATA drives and all I needed to do was hook up the "extra" power plug to the 2.5".

    :eek: :eek: :eek:
     
    T_SHRED, Jan 5, 2008
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