Solved! Where do I get a SSD Caddy/Bracket for Asus M712D?

[TFjeld]

I recently purchased an Asus M712D 17.3" laptop and I have a 1TB 2.5 SSD I'd like to install. However according to Asus I need to purchase said bracket 3rd party, which is fine except that I cannot find one anywhere. When I Google what I'm searching for I get plenty of results but none for my specific laptop. Those I find also indicate they won't work with any models not listed. Tried calling the local Best Buy, but after 20 min. on hold I gave up. I've checked Amazon, Newegg, no luck. Searched this forum for my laptop model but didn't find anything either.
So here's my hope: That someone on this forum knows where to purchase what I'm looking for.
I appreciate the help!

 

[hang-the-9]

It seems if you buy a Crusial SSD for that model it comes with the adapter you need https://www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/asus/vivobook-17-m712da

It's likely what you will need to install it but you may want to contact Crucial support to make sure.


Crucial MX500 2TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5 inch 7mm (with 9.5mm adapter) Internal SSD

 

[TFjeld]

That's the idea I got from looking on Crucials site as well. However, I already have a SSD and had hoped to not have to purchase another. Otherwise good plan.

 

[hang-the-9]

That's the idea I got from looking on Crucials site as well. However, I already have a SSD and had hoped to not have to purchase another. Otherwise good plan.

Use the one you have with a USB enclosure for backups, or sell it, if you want to use it in the laptop but can't find the adapter you need it's a bit useless anyway.