Use any 9.5 mm HD in an Ultrabay Slim 2nd HDD adapter?

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zelchenko · #1 Post by **zelchenko** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 3:20 pm

My old laptop recently bit the dust. I am in the process of acquiring a T42. I would like to buy an Ultrabay Slim adapter for 2nd hard drives and use my 60 gig hard drive from my old Compaq in it. Can I use any 9.5 mm HD in the adapter allegedly "made for ThinkPad harddrives" or is there some proprietary connector that makes this difficult?

#2 Post by **erik** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 3:43 pm

the adapter isn't "made for thinkpad hard drives" -- it's made for 2.5" form factor 9.5mm thick laptop drives. so, yes, the drive from your compaq will mount just fine.

-erik

zelchenko · #3 Post by **zelchenko** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 4:40 pm

You can't be too careful! Thanks.

Ordered:
2379DXU EXP T42 INTEL PENTIUM M 1.7 2M 15"SXGA 512MB 60GB CD-CDRW

Marc_G · #4 Post by **Marc_G** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 4:41 pm

Keep in mind for optimal fit you'll need the metal caddy/shield that screws onto the drive. It's not 100% required but it is a good idea. I think Bill sells them...

zelchenko · #5 Post by **zelchenko** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 4:47 pm

It's here!

Ordered Friday evening. Left Hong Kong 1 am Saturday, arrives Upstate NY 5 pm Monday. I can't even send a package intracontinental that fast on a weekend.

Opening box now!

Use any 9.5 mm HD in an Ultrabay Slim 2nd HDD adapter?

Use any 9.5 mm HD in an Ultrabay Slim 2nd HDD adapter?

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