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    SATA connector on M11xR3 - vertical, Samsung 850 Pro SSD - horizontal????

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by gbg2000, Feb 7, 2016.

  1. gbg2000

    gbg2000 Notebook Guru

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    This might be a stupid question, but I did not find anything on the web.

    The SATA HDD connector inside the M11XR3 is vertical (the HDD is inserted 'from above'), while I just bought the 850 Pro 512GB SSD (to prolong the useful life of my little monster that I grew to love) - and it's SATA connector is Horizontal!!!

    What gives? I read so many experiences online with people installing 850 Pro in their M11x? How? Do they use some adapter? Is there space for an adapter?

    This is driving me crazy
     
    gbg2000, Feb 7, 2016
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  2. gbg2000

    gbg2000 Notebook Guru

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    pic of sata connectors
     

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    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    Just a different adapter. You can remove that from the HDD and see that underneath it it's the same as the SSD.

    Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk
     
    DR650SE, Feb 7, 2016
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  4. gbg2000

    gbg2000 Notebook Guru

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    I already removed the original HDD from the cradle. Are you saying I should further try to disassemble the HDD in order to see if the front adapter is removable? (looks pretty solid to me)
     
    gbg2000, Feb 7, 2016
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    kosti Notebook Virtuoso

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    It can be removed by pulling it out and inserting into your new SATA drive. This is what the adapter looks like when removed. It may be a tight fit but it can be removed.

    [​IMG]
     
    kosti, Feb 7, 2016
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    It looks very solid, but I will try pulling it out tonight when I come back from work..
     
    gbg2000, Feb 8, 2016
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    Confirmed. It was an adapter. Came off easily. Thanks for the help!
     
    gbg2000, Feb 8, 2016
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  8. thegh0sts

    thegh0sts Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It's called an interposer.

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    thegh0sts, Feb 9, 2016
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