How to mount this ssd

[AdrianVaughan]

Ok am having a problem here , the case i have has got 2 bottom trays , for either SSD or HDD , now in the case i see these holes

I tried to put the ssd on them and there fine , fits perfect and the holes match up but the only problem is there sit to flush , for the wires (sata cable / and power , do they make anything that can like push the ssd out from the case a bit give some more flex for the cables?

Thanks

 

[mgallo848]

I believe you would be ok of you mount the SSD's with the connectors facing to the right. That would also help keep the wires hidden.

 

[AdrianVaughan]

i tried that , then the problem comes with the connection to the ssd not possible as that would make it sit flush to the fans, the main problem is when it sits flush the the wire bends the ssd pin end , thats why i was wondering if there is something that pushes the ssd out a but ..you know like plastic washers or something like that, that way the connection would be looser and not bend it.

 

[mgallo848]

Have you tried right angle power and SATA wires? That might give you the room you need so they don't touch the fans.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812200819&cm_re=right_angle_sata_power-_-12-200-819-_-Product

And

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812200048&cm_re=right_angle_sata_cables-_-12-200-048-_-Product

If not you could just get some small screw washers and mount them between the case and SSD to raise it up

 

[AdrianVaughan]

yeah i have them , but the ssd dont go over enough, thats why i was wondering if it was possible to lift it some , then it would fit.

 

[Imacflier]

I am not familiar with that case, but perhaps it is possible to mount the drives on the other side of the trays. That worked on a Fractal case for me (of course it was the way it was described in the assembly manual, but Hey, who reads those?

 

[AdrianVaughan]

Can't go on the other side as it dips in on the back like a well.

 

[AdrianVaughan]

It's really frustrating lol

 

[Karadjgne]

It's an SSD. It has 0 moving parts, 0 vibration and weighs next to nothing. It can basically be mounted anywhere. And I do mean anywhere. It's quite common to use a strip of velcro and stick them to the top of a psu. Or the back of the mobo. Or underneath the psu tunnel. Or to the underside of optical bays etc.

Your choices are not limited to where case manufacturers say a 2.5" drive can fit. So don't loose hope.

 

[mgallo848]

You could just go to a local hardware store and buy some longer screws and washers. Place the washers between the case wall and SSD to raise it (may need several washers on each screw to raise it enough)

I would bring your SSD and a screw with you so you could match up the proper thread so it will fit in the SSD.