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    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by waterloo, Sep 3, 2006.

  1. waterloo

    waterloo Notebook Evangelist

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    Is it possible to convert a S-ATA hard drive into IDE and put it into a notebook??

    Can I use a USB HD as the OS Hard drive and have NO hard drive in the laptop?


    thanx...


    Buh Bye
     
    waterloo, Sep 3, 2006
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  2. ShamuaL

    ShamuaL Notebook Enthusiast

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    i think second option is possible... if ur bios supports it..
     
    ShamuaL, Sep 4, 2006
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  3. waterloo

    waterloo Notebook Evangelist

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    HEhe okay... THanX

    CAn U give me some more info?
     
    waterloo, Sep 4, 2006
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  4. Aryding

    Aryding Notebook Consultant

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    You'd have to set your boot priority to USB.
     
    Aryding, Sep 4, 2006
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  5. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    My question would be why?
     
    ZaZ, Sep 4, 2006
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  6. waterloo

    waterloo Notebook Evangelist

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    Is it possible to convert a S-ATA hard drive into IDE and put it into a notebook??

    Cuz I have a deal on a S-aTA HD for laptop and there is such hting as SATA to IDE converter....

    Can I use a USB HD as the OS Hard drive and have NO hard drive in the laptop?

    Safe space??
     
    waterloo, Sep 4, 2006
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  7. tjoff

    tjoff Notebook Geek

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    There are SATA to IDE adapters. Though I haven't seen one for 2,5" drives (sure you could combine it with 3,5" adapters but that certainly woudn't fit).

    But if it exists I really doubt that you can find one small enough to fit...
     
    tjoff, Sep 4, 2006
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  8. waterloo

    waterloo Notebook Evangelist

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    OKay THANX....

    Screw that idea then.
     
    waterloo, Sep 4, 2006
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