[SOLVED] Can I mount my HDD in an SSD area?

[pedrolopez]

My case has a dedicated area for SSDs, which are basically just holes for mounting the SSD. I recently got a HDD and I was wondering if I could put it in the same place if I use screws to hold it in. Will it be damaged by vibration?

https://imgur.com/a/HxDSXMB

View: https://imgur.com/a/HxDSXMB
< the ssd area

 

[jay32267]

My case has a dedicated area for SSDs, which are basically just holes for mounting the SSD. I recently got a HDD and I was wondering if I could put it in the same place if I use screws to hold it in. Will it be damaged by vibration?

https://imgur.com/a/HxDSXMB

View: https://imgur.com/a/HxDSXMB
< the ssd area

Yes you can.
Just make sure the exposed circuit card on the bottom of the HDD isn't touching anything....and use the right screws etc.

 

[USAFRet]

If the screw holes line up, no problem.
But they probably don't line up.

 

[kanewolf]

My case has a dedicated area for SSDs, which are basically just holes for mounting the SSD. I recently got a HDD and I was wondering if I could put it in the same place if I use screws to hold it in. Will it be damaged by vibration?

https://imgur.com/a/HxDSXMB

View: https://imgur.com/a/HxDSXMB
< the ssd area

Thickness of the drive (clearance) would be the only issue I see. SSDs are 2.5 inch and thin. HDDs are usually 3.5in and thicker.

 

[pedrolopez]

Yes you can.
Just make sure the exposed circuit card on the bottom of the HDD isn't touching anything....and use the right screws etc.

Ok. Thank you.

 

[pedrolopez]

Thickness of the drive (clearance) would be the only issue I see. SSDs are 2.5 inch and thin. HDDs are usually 3.5in and thicker.

They actually line up perfectly and it's very secure in its place