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    SSD for CF-51?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by openletter, May 6, 2011.

  1. openletter

    openletter Newbie

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    I just dropped a Kingspec 64GB SSD in my CF-51 and Windows 7 won't recognize it. The BIOS does see it, but Windows 7 doesn't, although sometimes it does but it doesn't let me format it.

    I then tried installing Windows XP on the drive and that didn't work either.

    I've been searching around for a while now and I can't seem to find any info on this. Is this something that others are having issues with?
     
    openletter, May 6, 2011
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  2. toughasnails

    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    Are you using it with a SATA to IDE adapter or is it a PATA SSD ?
     
    toughasnails, Jun 16, 2011
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  3. openletter

    openletter Newbie

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    It was a PATA. I couldn't get it to work so I sent it back. Is there really enough room in the tray for an adapter?
     
    openletter, Jun 16, 2011
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  4. aaron7

    aaron7 Notebook Consultant

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    Those kingspec ssd drives are junk anyways. Read the specs on them... the HM160C Samsung is way faster and under $60 new!
     
    aaron7, Jun 16, 2011
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  5. toughasnails

    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    No , not if you are using a regular Hdd and the standard adapter BUT you never know what some members will do.....just to say ...I DID IT :rolleyes: :D
     
    toughasnails, Jun 16, 2011
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  6. Shawn

    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    Anyone have a caddy or parts of one?
    It's on my to-do list!

    Hammer it to fit.(self explanatory)
    Weld it to stay.(I have a plastic welder)
    Paint it to match.(Rust Oleum Toughbook textured silver)



    Post number 1000:smile:
     
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  7. SHEEPMAN!

    SHEEPMAN! Freelance

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    Hey Shawn "Happy 1K".
    Do you need a 51 caddy? I have some as new ones that I forget to list.
    PM if interested.

    Jeff
     
    SHEEPMAN!, Jun 17, 2011
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