[SOLVED] What adapter do I need for SSD?

[kvisteen]

Hey, I removed my HDD in my laptop a while back and never got around to put in a new SSD. So now when I open it up I see that the connector is pointing upwards, I've been googling but cant find anything. I need some kind of 45 degree adaptor to SSD, what is it called?

Thanks a ton /David

 

[USAFRet]

Do you still have the HDD?
Likely there is a removable connector/adapter still on that drive, which will interface between the normal SATA and that thing on the laptop motherboard.

 

[kvisteen]

Do you still have the HDD?
Likely there is a removable connector/adapter still on that drive, which will interface between the normal SATA and that thing on the laptop motherboard.

The HDD with the connector/adapter is long gone, I cant seem to figure out what it is called and where to buy it

 

[USAFRet]

The HDD with the connector/adapter is long gone, I cant seem to figure out what it is called and where to buy it

That might have to come from the laptop manufacturer.
Or at least look in the relevant Service Manual to determine exactly what it is.

 

[kvisteen]

I have the Dell latitude E6230, this is the upgrade kit they recommend: https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/del...-sata-6gb-s/apd/a9871152/storage-drives-media

Do you think it could be that white and black cable?

 

[USAFRet]

I have the Dell latitude E6230, this is the upgrade kit they recommend: https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/del...-sata-6gb-s/apd/a9871152/storage-drives-media

Do you think it could be that white and black cable?

Dell just redirects me to the generic Dell Outlet page. 😡
I don't see that adapter.

 

[kvisteen]

Dell just redirects me to the generic Dell Outlet page. 😡
I don't see that adapter.

Bummer 🙁, here's a picture. The cable to the right is the one I am referring to: https://snpi.dell.com/snp/images2/300/en-us~A9871152/A9871152.jpg

Thanks for trying to help

 

[USAFRet]

No, that is not what you need.

What you're looking for is a very small thing. Basically a solid block, with regular SATA connections on one side for the drive, and whatever pins are needed to connect to that block you see on the laptop motherboard.

 

[kvisteen]

No, that is not what you need.

What you're looking for is a very small thing. Basically a solid block, with regular SATA connections on one side for the drive, and whatever pins are needed to connect to that block you see on the laptop motherboard.

Thanks I believe I found it: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adapter-Inverter-Latitude-E6420-E6220-E6230-E6200-tosl/dp/B01FZ4TVCS

 

[USAFRet]

Yes, that is probably it.