how to replace dvd/cd drive with hdd in lap top

garov

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i have put ssd where was hdd. i would like to put that hdd instead of dvd/cd drive but the hdd drive conector is wider.
 
Solution
As described above and in the attached links, the small combo SATA ports require matching plugs.... I didn't examine each one there but you should be able to match up what you have with one of them.
They are not both SATA ?

http://www.notebookreview.com/howto/nbr-how-to-replace-your-dvd-with-a-new-hard-drive/

See images here

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_ATA

Sometimes the two connectors are so close as to be used as one

File:SATA_connector_Slimline_CD-ROM.jpg


http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=n%3A172282%2Ck%3Aslimline%20sata%20adapter
 

garov

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this is my dvd drive - http://www.bluraysupplier.com/products/HL-GT50N-SATA-Tray-Load-DVD-RW-Drive.html#.VaqyN6Q58pt. this conector is not 2.5

 

garov

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can i do something? do i need adapter? is that small sata 1.8 inch?

 

garov

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i saw amazon link that you send me. i need SATA 22 pin 22p female to ODD slimline SATA 13 pin male CD-ROM convertor adapter. thanks for help.