Any way to get USB 3.0 on an X301?

[gaia]

Any way to get USB 3.0 on an X301?

[Weogo]

Hi Gaia,

Since the X301 doesn't have an ExpressCard slot, I see no easy way to do this.

Maybe there is an internal hack that could be done??

Thanks and good health, Weogo

Any way to get USB 3.0 on an X301?

[flyingfishfinger]

Does the X301 have mini PCIe? If so, there's this:

http://www.bplus.com.tw/Adapter/USB3380EVB.html

R

[dr_st]

Interesting. How would one connect the output port of this thing (which does not look like a standard USB) to a real external USB port?

[DaKKS]

Interesting. How would one connect the output port of this thing (which does not look like a standard USB) to a real external USB port?

That looks like a micro-b connector. as for connecting it, should only be a matter of routing the micro-b cable to a mounted USB port. assuming there is room for it. its should be possible for someone with proper soldering equipment and experience.

i have done something similar on a toughbook, but those have far more room internally.