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    cannot fix ssd inside laptop securly - I can hear it move around

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by sandrodz, Jul 18, 2011.

  1. sandrodz

    sandrodz Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,

    I just got ssd drive, but I'm having trouble installing it inside laptop correctly.

    My normal hdd has some type of rubbers attached to the ends, and those keep it inside fixed. I tried to remove rubber thing and screw it on the sdd drive, but SSD seems to be tad taller. I don't think I explained it good, but still, if you understand question, please help!
     
    sandrodz, Jul 18, 2011
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  2. tilleroftheearth

    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    Does the HDD have a 7mm z Height?

    Intel SSD's have a spacer you can remove to change from 9.5mm to 7mm z Height. Which SSD do you have?
     
    tilleroftheearth, Jul 18, 2011
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  3. sandrodz

    sandrodz Notebook Consultant

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    Ocz vertec i have :s
     
    sandrodz, Jul 19, 2011
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  4. tilleroftheearth

    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    Okay, but which one?

    See:
    Google


    (I got About 7,580,000 results (0.14 seconds) with your info...).
     
    tilleroftheearth, Jul 19, 2011
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  5. sandrodz

    sandrodz Notebook Consultant

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    Sorry :) i just woke up....

    Its. Ocz vertex2 sata ii 40gb

    Laptop hdd has type of a sleeve, with 4 rubber endings, i took that rubber off (it exposed schematics of hdd). So maybe i should remove cover of ssd too... But as notice says this will void warranty...
     
    sandrodz, Jul 19, 2011
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    davepermen Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    the ssd does not get damaged from movements. you just have to make sure that the cable can not pop out.

    at best, try to place some rubber around it till it sits.
     
    davepermen, Jul 19, 2011
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Don't disassemble the SSD. There is no reason for you to do that.
     
    namaiki, Jul 19, 2011
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  8. sandrodz

    sandrodz Notebook Consultant

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    I thought the same, but I'm afraid rubber will melt, hdd is a mb hotspot. Any suggestions of some type of rubber that will not melt inside?
     
    sandrodz, Jul 19, 2011
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    It's far more likely nearby plastic would melt WELL before any rubber would have an issue.
     
    wkearney99, Jul 19, 2011
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    some pics would be very useful in better understanding your plight and how to go about resolving it.

    i've always assummed notebook ssd/hdd are held in place with brackets + mounting screws....i dont even understand this whole "rubber sleeve" issue that you're currently descibring.

    love to help but struggling to understand what exactly is the problem.

    what kind of notebook has a hotspot over the hdd anyways - very curious to know please!
     
    Hello_Moto, Jul 19, 2011
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  11. sandrodz

    sandrodz Notebook Consultant

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    HP hdx16 has a hotspot right over the HDD, and I'm sure it's not hdd producing all this temp. That's why I'm planning to move normal hdd (which has lower operating temps than SSD) to cd rom cady, more space more ventilation there... and I will leave SSD under heavy heat :)

    I will come back with photos as soon as I get home.
     
    sandrodz, Jul 19, 2011
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  12. Widows Son

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    How about this stuff??? :laugh:





    Have a Magical Day!
     
    Widows Son, Jul 19, 2011
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  13. morfmedia

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    an SSD won't be a hotspot compared to a mechanical hdd...
     
    morfmedia, Jul 19, 2011
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    On my Asus G73 it came with 2 bays, but only one bracket. I used the bracket with the hdd, and used velcro with the ssd to hold it in. A year later, no issues, and the ssd does not produce heat in comparision to a hdd.
     
    Abidderman, Jul 20, 2011
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