Question SSD IN SLIMATA PORT

[Mo.R]

hi, i want to connect a ssd to my computer but i can only use a slimsata cable to plug it in, with an adapter. would that be still faster than an HDD? as I think i was told that that slimsata only will transfer speeds of sata 1. but im not so sure.
thanks

 

[Rogue Leader]

Slim SATA being limited to SATA 1 is untrue, it will handle SATA III, it all depends on the port on your device.

Even with that limit an SSD will always blow away a Hard drive

 

[Mo.R]

thank you, i have a lenovo c40-30 AIO, where there is a HDD and a dvd player which is connected with a slim sata. i am thinking of getting this adapter. i was tod it wouldnt work, could you clarify if it will? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SATA-22-...h=item41d48d3b2e:g:GAMAAOSwvylbXsMF:rk:1:pf:0

 

[Mo.R]

Slim SATA being limited to SATA 1 is untrue, it will handle SATA III, it all depends on the port on your device.

Even with that limit an SSD will always blow away a Hard drive

if what i have been told is true, if i get a dvd player caddy to put my ssd in, will it beat HDD speeds?

 

[Rogue Leader]

It will beat HDD speeds always. I don't think you need a "DVD Caddy" i don't even know what you mean by that. Most SSDs come with a slot adapter depending on the slot size. As for the plug that should work, again it depends if for sure that the connector. I can't find any good pics of that system taken apart to be sure here.

 

[Mo.R]

It will beat HDD speeds always. I don't think you need a "DVD Caddy" i don't even know what you mean by that. Most SSDs come with a slot adapter depending on the slot size. As for the plug that should work, again it depends if for sure that the connector. I can't find any good pics of that system taken apart to be sure here.

i will shortly upload them

 

[Rogue Leader]

You need to upload them to a site like www.imgur.com and then post image tag links here

 

[Mo.R]

You need to upload them to a site like www.imgur.com and then post image tag links here

this is an example of a caddy which https://www.aliexpress.com/item/12-...Adapter-For-Asus-K53SV-VCQ06/32719138240.html

 

[Mo.R]

You need to upload them to a site like www.imgur.com and then post image tag links here

here are some relevant pictures of the slim SATA cable connecting the dvd player and more:

https://imgur.com/37ZSLUp

View: https://imgur.com/37ZSLUp

https://imgur.com/ZBF5zny

View: https://imgur.com/ZBF5zny

https://imgur.com/YfV8IzB

View: https://imgur.com/YfV8IzB

https://imgur.com/EQuoorK

View: https://imgur.com/EQuoorK

https://imgur.com/6faKJuf

View: https://imgur.com/6faKJuf

https://imgur.com/CEWm7UA

View: https://imgur.com/CEWm7UA

 

[Rogue Leader]

I still don't think you need that caddy, thats for a different system.

pictures of the drive you are removing to replace with the SSD?

 

[Mo.R]

there are no drives im replacing, i want to take out the dvd player so i can fit a SSD in as there is no more space for one
and there are no more sata ports.
also, the HDD that was already in my PC is connected to the 4 pin connector, there are no more. and i cannot find any splitters online, as i have been looking for hours or them

 

[Rogue Leader]

there are no drives im replacing, i want to take out the dvd player so i can fit a SSD in as there is no more space for one
and there are no more sata ports.
also, the HDD that was already in my PC is connected to the 4 pin connector, there are no more. and i cannot find any splitters online, as i have been looking for hours or them

You are replacing a drive, a DVD drive, I need to see how that is mounted and connected.

 

[Mo.R]

You are replacing a drive, a DVD drive, I need to see how that is mounted and connected.

The first and third images I have sent shows this

 

[Mo.R]

The first and third images I have sent shows this

Also, will the adapter I have linked above work?

 

[Rogue Leader]

Its really hard to tell whats going on in those images, maybe if you zoom out a bit and show me more of the area, also I want to see the back and sides of the DVD drive itself.

The plug adapter you linked should work, I don't see any reason why not. I am not convinced you need a caddy of any sort, if you do the one you linked definitely is not the right one.

 

[Mo.R]

Its really hard to tell whats going on in those images, maybe if you zoom out a bit and show me more of the area, also I want to see the back and sides of the DVD drive itself.

The plug adapter you linked should work, I don't see any reason why not. I am not convinced you need a caddy of any sort, if you do the one you linked definitely is not the right one.

sorry, i didnt understand what you meant by, " if you do the one you linked definitely is not the right one. "
so the adapter i will get will work right?

 

[Mo.R]

here is an image

https://imgur.com/HAzZBIU

View: https://imgur.com/HAzZBIU

 

[Rogue Leader]

Ok so your main problem is the DVD drive is a piece of the outside structure of the system. Unfortunately unless someone makes one for your system the SSD is going to just have to sit and chill out in there, it looks like a proprietary shape.

The plug adapter you linked

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SATA-22-...h=item41d48d3b2e:g:GAMAAOSwvylbXsMF:rk:1:pf:0

Will work.

 

[Mo.R]

yes, thank you for your help. my main idea is to just let it sit there are there are no moving parts so I'm not worried about it being damaged

 

[Rogue Leader]

yes, thank you for your help. my main idea is to just let it sit there are there are no moving parts so I'm not worried about it being damaged

The SSD should come with a mounting tray that may help it fit in there a little better.

 

[Mo.R]

thank you, i really appreciate the time you have given me