2.5" Samsung EVO SSD, will it work on a desktop PC power-sata cables?

sdowney717 · 29 Dec 2018

I was thinking of buying a 2.5" SSD. Do they just plug into the same cables as a 3.5" hard drive?

simrick · 29 Dec 2018

sdowney717 said:

I was thinking of buying a 2.5" SSD. Do they just plug into the same cables as a 3.5" hard drive?

Yes, the SATA cables are the same. You may find a bit of velcro will come in handy, to attach the drive inside the case though.

spunk · 29 Dec 2018

As stated, the cables are the same, but you will need a 3.5" to 2.5" Mounting bracket to attach the SSD to the case.

bobkn · 29 Dec 2018

spunk said:

As stated, the cables are the same, but you will need a 3.5" to 2.5" Mounting bracket to attach the SSD to the case.

Some newer cases have accommodations for 2.5" drives.

If not, you can use a 3.5" adapter. I have tried a couple that didn't work well, though. Caveat emptor.

simrick · 29 Dec 2018

Velcro is easier.

storageman · 29 Dec 2018

simrick said:

Velcro is easier.

And Cheaper

simrick · 29 Dec 2018

storageman said:

And Cheaper

Edwin · 29 Dec 2018

simrick said:

Velcro is easier.

Mine just hangs there by the cable!!!

simrick · 29 Dec 2018

Edwin said:

Mine just hangs there by the cable!!!

You can do that too.

NavyLCDR · 29 Dec 2018

simrick said:

Velcro is easier.

Edwin said:

Mine just hangs there by the cable!!!

simrick said:

You can do that too.

Not if you have OCD!