Will a generic 2.5" to 3.5" adapter work to put this in a desktop, or do I need the official Crucial one? (I don't need the transfer software).
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It depends on the computer case. I use the Silverstone one and it works with my case (check the reviews or compatibility listing). As of the cloning software if you don't have a cd or usb with the operating system, then you will need it. P.S. Before cloning remember to backup your data, also here is a couple of links with some info. pertaining the adapter: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817997007 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817997007 SilverStone Technology 3.5-Inch to 2 X 2.5-Inch Internal Hard Drive HDD / SSD Bay Converter, Silver (SDP08) http://www.amazon.com/Silverstone-Tek-3-5-Inch-Converter-SDP08/product-reviews/B002BH3Z8E/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?showViewpoints=1 It depends on the computer case. I use the Silverstone one and it works with my case (check the reviews or compatibility listing). As of the cloning software if you don't have a cd or usb with the operating system, then you will need it. P.S. Before cloning remember to backup your data, also here is a couple of links with some info. pertaining the adapter: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817997007 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817997007 SilverStone Technology 3.5-Inch to... » Read More It depends on the computer case. I use the Silverstone one and it works with my case (check the reviews or compatibility listing). As of the cloning software if you don't have a cd or usb with the operating system, then you will need it. P.S. Before cloning remember to backup your data, also here is a couple of links with some info. pertaining the adapter: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817997007 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817997007 SilverStone Technology 3.5-Inch to 2 X 2.5-Inch Internal Hard Drive HDD / SSD Bay Converter, Silver (SDP08) http://www.amazon.com/Silverstone-Tek-3-5-Inch-Converter-SDP08/product-reviews/B002BH3Z8E/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?showViewpoints=1 « Show Less
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No reason you can't just let it hang off in space somewhere. I just put mine in a quite unusual place that is out of the way and works beautifully. Better airflow intake that way. Think outside the box and it's less important. To answer the question, I would guess 90% likely the generic will work.
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This device works perfect SABRENT 2.5 to 3.5 Inches Internal Hard Disk Drive Mounting Kit (BK-HDDH)or simply just drill 4 holes in the bottom of your case and attach it there.
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I have it installed in a Dell Studio 1735 laptop as the primary drive. If it is to be a secondary drive, you will probably need a kit that includes a bracket and a connector adapter. If you don't have the same model laptop, I suggest you contact Crucial.
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Hi, I put a 7200 rpm 500 GB sata 3.5 in WD in my system and it has worked great .With an adapter I see no reason a 2.5 in drive would not work.
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I have no idea. But as others have mentioned the power supply is a plug-in so the right adapter might work. However, one point of interest, since my initial glowing review of the product the USB port that was soldered to the hard drive fell apart inside the device. Therefore, I had to call Western Digital and get a RMA# for a return replacement. Uggh...
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A better option would be to make an online search with the model number of your PC and find RAM chipsets supported by it. I just remembered that this one in particular is for laptops and will not work on desktop PCs.
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I put it in my Alienware system. They are both pretty similar it should work, I would think as long as you have an Msata slot it should read it just fine. If it doesn't come up as My Digital, it will come up as generic drive. It is very fast for the price.
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I cannot say for sure other than this is a very generic usb to 3.5 adapter and would be shocked if it didn't.
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I don't know if it will work with your PC. Check at someplace like crucial.com. It is only 2GB, two one-Gig sticks.
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I didn't use any adapters because there are two mounting brackets for 2.5" hard disks. One is on the bottom of the case, and the other is on the back of the motherboard tray. I tried both and settled on the bottom one as it didn't require very long cables.
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I bought a 2.5" to 3.5" adapter from Amazon for 8 bucks. "Silverstone Tek 3.5-Inch to 2 X 2.5-Inch Hard Drive HDD SSD Bay Converter, Black (SDP08B)". Works great!
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Hi Nick, there is no special adapter required. If you look at the iFixit instructions, there are four posts you remove from the old drive and put them in the M500. This is what I did.
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Did you email the seller? I search Amazon and found a few Adapters made for your PC.
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the adapter is an old Kensington hub, cost about $20 back in the day, might still be available somewhere... had a couple of USB ports, a parallel port, and even a video port if I recall, I attached an external monitor to it (old CRT) and it worked fine... I had to give up my 700m but I replaced it with a Dell z13, no optical drive but still a nice little machine for checking email, etc. good luck
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Will work in any desktop with available PCI-E slot, but not a laptop. I have one in an HP Envy, and one in an HP Pavilion. Both computers are being used as media servers with multiple external USB 3 SCSI 2T hard drives. Performance is as promised by Anker. I am very satisfied.
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If that's what you have, put it in and see if it works otherwise, why not just get the one it tells you to use? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820239603&nm;_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm;_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-Desktop+Memory-_-N82E16820239603&gcli;d=Cj0KEQiApbunBRDs0fba3dz484cBEiQAMsx-p2wuP5yglupV3N5vbLNq76j48wJgdEDrwlhD82ljCpoaApaN8P8HAQ&gclsrc;=aw.ds
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Make sure you have, or this unit comes with, a drive caddy so it will securely fit in a 3.5 drive bay. As long as the bios supports sata the this drive will work as a replacement for a standard desktop drive.
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Hello Dear Irvin ,IT will work but its better to get the same memory with adapter in case you need some day