ThinkPad X21 HD Caddy compatibility *PIC*

[alex_santos]

Hello

I have an X21.

I need an HD caddy. Can I use a caddy from a different Thinkpad? I already have the proper X21 cover for the caddy so I only need the HD cage (caddy without plastic cover)

Thanks

I think I got bit by the Thinkpad bug … these are such neat little machines…

Admin edit:: Added PIC warning

[ajkula66]

Welcome to the forum!

Yes, you can use a caddy from (almost) any other ThinkPad that uses a 2.5" HDD...

[rkawakami]

You can use any Thinkpad 2.5" caddy that does NOT have the plastic pull tab. Because the HDD cover slips over the two "front" screws, there's no room for a tab if there is one on the caddy:

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[alex_santos]

Thank you both for the reply. Thanks very much rkawakami for the photo. I truly appreciate the time you took to take a photo and post it for me. I am most obliged.

---On an unrelated note.

Just to let you guys know, I have about 10-15 macs of varying vintage that I really love but I have to say, the thinkpads are brilliant machines in so many ways, how could I have missed their wonder all these years. After having purchased an X21 I have another hobby. I am looking forward to getting into collecting a few of these marvellous machines.

Thanks again guys.