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    Samsung Q45 Hard drive Funny Ribbon Cable Sata Thing?

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by ineedtechno, Jul 31, 2009.

  1. ineedtechno

    ineedtechno Newbie

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    Hi my Samsung Q45 is broken it wont turn on, so I was hoping to stick the hard drive in a Toshiba but a: its a 13mm or whatever so the incorrect depth and b: it has that funny ribbon thing that has been mentioned on other posts in this forum.

    Can i just get rid of this ribbon thing and how is the normal plug type underneath?

    I was then hoping to just get a caddy like this one http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-5-Inch-SATA...ComputingQ5fHardDrivesQ5fRLQQsalenotsupported

    Sorry about the lack of detail I'm sure the answer is an easy one but I have no experience whatsoever with Laptops.

    Thanks a lot for your help in advance!
     
    ineedtechno, Jul 31, 2009
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    The ribbon cable connects to a plug which joins to the connector on the HDD. You can prise the plug off the HDD quite easily. I use a small screwdriver and lift up each side a little at a time.

    Are you saying that the Q45's HDD is a 12.5mm thick unit? I'm sure they are 9.5mm thick.

    John
     
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    ineedtechno Newbie

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    No Im saying the the one for my toshiba is, ok thats sort of what i thought though its always worth checking thanks a lot John ill buy a caddy now
     
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    The 9.5mm HDD will fit into a 12.5mm bay but you might need some padding to stop it rattling around.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Jul 31, 2009
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