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    7mm SSDs in a 9.5mm space???? (P370EM)

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by creationsl, Jan 25, 2013.

  1. creationsl

    creationsl Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi. I bought 3 SSDs (one is going where the optical drive is) to install in my NYX3712. It current has 2 750gb hdds that I believe are 9.5mm think wile the SSDs are 7mm think. What do I need to know or do before trying to install them?

    Thanks.
     
    creationsl, Jan 25, 2013
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  2. failwheeldrive

    failwheeldrive Notebook Deity

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    What brand is it? Samsung sent me a 3mm spacer for free, but you could also have one made or just fold up a piece of paper until it fits snug. It'll be fine. Just make sure there isn't a bunch of room for the drive to wiggle around and damage the sata connector.
     
    failwheeldrive, Jan 25, 2013
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    HTWingNut Potato

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    I just used a piece of cardboard. Works great. :)
     
    HTWingNut, Jan 26, 2013
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  4. creationsl

    creationsl Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    Thanks for the replies.

    The SSD's are Plextor M5Pro eXtreme. I just got done replacing the Optical Drive with one one of the SSD's in a caddy. Now I'm going to do the two internal hard drives later this afternoon. From what i gather, i only need a 2mm shim between the hard drives sandwiched together... I'll try the cardboard approach. i have enough of that lying around!
     
    creationsl, Jan 26, 2013
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  5. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    You don't have to worry about heat or vibration so any non conductive filler should be fine.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jan 26, 2013
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  6. creationsl

    creationsl Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just got done installing the SSDs. I found a sheet of rubber that is 2mm thick and cut 2 square pieces out of it and placed them under each SSD. Worked great.

    Only moving parts now are the fans..
     
    creationsl, Jan 27, 2013
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    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    Rubber is a wise choice; next to no current will flow through it, so your SSDs are not only now snug, but safe. :) How are the Plextor drives working for you so far?
     
    Prostar Computer, Jan 28, 2013
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    creationsl Notebook Enthusiast

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    So far they are very good! Very fast. Specs of these drives are amazing.
     
    creationsl, Jan 30, 2013
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