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    IDE to SATA!! Is it possible??? CF-29

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Rtzracer, May 17, 2010.

  1. Rtzracer

    Rtzracer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Anyone made to swap from IDE to SATA in a CF-29? If so, how did it turn out? Has anyone used the adapter below??
     

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    SHEEPMAN! Freelance

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    Found this along with a lot more by typing ide to sata in the search engine. Check it out.

    Good luck this might be fun.

    Jeff
     
    SHEEPMAN!, May 17, 2010
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  3. toughasnails

    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    Been there....done that....using it :D . Check my sig.
    First off read this and read it all before trying it. Liamw652 started the ball rolling on this mod and has some great pictures of it step by step.

    Liamw652 has managed to make the much sought-after IDE-->SATA HDD adapter work in a CF-29; see his notes starting HERE:

     http://forum.notebookreview.com/show...ve#post5868558

    Also you should read this....The first page alone could answer many questions you might have and should point you in the right direction
    The CF-29 F.A.Q. - Read me before posting
     
    toughasnails, May 17, 2010
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  4. NTTD

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    :eek:Broken Link, try this... Liamw652 has managed to make the much sought-after IDE-->SATA HDD adapter work in a CF-29; see his notes starting HERE
     
    NTTD, May 18, 2010
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    could this be done with the CF-18? :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
     
    paddydazzer, May 18, 2010
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    On the CF-29 we had to take out about 50% of the foam on each end to get the sata adapter in , their is even less room in the CF-18 caddy so I would say no . The adapter is about a little better than a 1/2 inch thick. If it does don't drop your 18 because your HDD will be toast. :eek:
     
    toughasnails, May 19, 2010
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