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    SATA in notebooks

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by tetrismaster, Jul 14, 2006.

  1. tetrismaster

    tetrismaster Notebook Consultant

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    Do SATA notebook hard drives have the same connection as desktop SATA hard drives? Basically, would I be able to take a 2.5 inchSATA hd and connect it to a desktop as if it is a 3.5 inch one? Don't ask me why I want to do this... it's basically to backup files and I know there are easier ways but I have my reasons.

    Thanks in advance for any help!
     
    tetrismaster, Jul 14, 2006
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  2. eyuras

    eyuras Notebook Consultant

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    You can get an external adapter from Dell that will allow you to connect a Sata2 hard drive up to your laptop, but im not sure if the laptop sata inside is the same
     
    eyuras, Jul 14, 2006
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  3. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    The connection is not the same. There are adapters/caddies you can buy for desktops that will take a 2.5" drive. Try www.Newegg.com.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jul 14, 2006
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  4. SargentNg

    SargentNg Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes the connectors are the same. I plugged two sata notebook drives into my desktop to clone the contents of one to the other.
     
    SargentNg, Aug 12, 2006
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