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Can i use a PATA hdd inside SATA laptop?

Last answer on Jan 16, 2009 12:44:25 am GMT computernoobnoob10, on Jan 14, 2009 4:16:12 pm GMT 
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Hello,
Can i use a PATA hdd (with pins) inside a laptop with SATA connection with an adapter?

will this adapter work?

http://www.startech.com/item/IDE2SAT25-IDE-to-Single-Port-SA­TA-Adapter.aspx

thanks

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xpcman, on Jan 15, 2009 12:15:35 am GMT

NO. this adapter is for a desktop computer

   
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computernoobnoob10, on Jan 16, 2009 12:28:08 am GMT

Right good point lol
are there adaptors for laptops? would it be possible?
thanks

   
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 xpcman, on Jan 16, 2009 12:44:25 am GMT

There is no room inside the laptop case case for an adapter. Often the drive plugs directly into the motherboard. SATA is much faster anyway.

   
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