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Can I put a laptop hard disk drive in a desktop
computer?
Question:Can I put a laptop hard disk drive in a desktop computer?
Answer:It is possible to connect a 2.5" (2 1/2") laptop
hard disk
drive into a 3.5" (3 1/2") desktop
with additional accessories often running between $10 and $20 US
dollars. A user
will need to purchase a laptop conversion kit or
adapter that will include a small PCB
that connects to the laptop hard
drive and has a standard
40 pin IDE
connector and power
connector on it.
Because this will also be a non standard upgrade
for a desktop computer
if you plan on keeping this hard drive in the desktop
computer and are not just using it to backup
or transfer information
you will also need a mounting bracket to put the 2.5" drive in
a 3.5" bay
or a 5.25" (5 1/4") bay.
Where do I find these components?
Many of your local computer retailers and stores will carry
these converters or kits to do this. If you are unable to find a
local retailer who sells this product there are hundreds of places
on the Internet to purchase these, simply do a search for "laptop to desktop hard drive converter"
in your favorite search engine.
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