about the caddy connector: does that means I can replace my old dv6580 ide HDD with a new ssd using sata caddy connector?
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I wouldn't think that would be so.This caddy interfaces the hard drive with the connector in the laptop. it gives mounting capability to secure the hard drive to the computer,but you would hav e to convert your pata connector in your computer to sata for this to help.
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In general you can't mix IDE & SATA connectors or drives, as the plugs aren't interchangeable. I'm confused with your reference of IDE on the dv6580. I just downloaded the HP manual for the dv6000 series and it states that a SATA interface is used for the various HDD configurations. To that I would answer yes any 2.5" SATA drive can be placed in the unit. Designed for 9.5mm drives, the thinner 7.5mm drives will of course fit the compartment also. I have uploaded the HP Maintenance Guide for you here: http://www34.zippyshare.com/v/43231705/file.html - it's a 5MB file. Pull the HD out and read the label. It will denote it's a SATA or IDE. Good luck and do your research cloning and using SSDs. You should modify the OS on them to minimize writing to SSDs (wears them down). And Format the SSD allowing for dead space the SSD can use during it's lifecycle - which will be shorter than typical HDD.
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You should be fine. The target drive has to be SATA, but the source drive will be read by the controller on the mobo. The supplied cord will not plug into the old drive, so you won't be able to use it to interface the old drive later.
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The enclosure comes with the SATA connector inside, so you just plug in the SSD and go.
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I dont know that computer, but I had no issues installing in my laptop replacing an 80Gb drive. So long as the connector/drive type is the same - you should be good. Note: get an external SDD drive kit that's made to clone the drive - if you don't want to reinstall everything. It made install fast and simple.
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you wanna replace your drive or add this one? My computer has a additional space for mSATA ssd, so I don't quite worry about that. But if your computer needs your to replace your drive, I would recommend your a HDD+SSD drive. The first thing you have to check is the interface, is your computer has a mSATA port or just SATA port. The one you are looking at which is the one I am using is mSATA, u don't need to worry about the size of this drive it is the smallest one, size should be compatible. The port is the important thing you have to considered.
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Yes I believe so if ide is the one with 4 circles To sata adapter but you will be limited to ide speeds and will not get the 6gbps sata 3 speed But yes their are all kind of adapters I believe the kit version comes with adapter it's just a little bit more then the ssd by itself I believe this is the kit I ordered and came with adapter for my 2006 hp
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The old Compaq supported IDE drives, whereas this supports a SATA interface... this SSD may not fit into your machine, unless there are some converters or adapters available. However, even if the converters or adapters are there, the trasnfer speeds would be that native to the interface you connect this drive to. I think, in your case the best would be to use it as an external drive.
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Update: You need to be CERTAIN the ssd is MICRO sata, and the other connection is STANDARD SATA, as I see it. My mistake was not even knowing there was such a thing as SLIMLINE sata, but WTH... Six bucks...? NBD... I'd send you mine, but I never get anything done. 'Buried somewhere anyway...
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My allowed to change my hard drive from my pc IDE connector to a SATA connector solid disc. The device has a jumper must be removed to operate the cloned disk in the pc. I think it serves the purpose that you are proposing.
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I doubt it but maybe they manufacturer could give you a better answer. I used to connect a SATA HD to an old IDE computer. I worked great.
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The connector on the component side of the board is labeled SATA->IDE100. This is the one to use if your motherboard is SATA and your drive is IDE. The other connector is labeled IDE->SATA. This is the one to use if your motherboard is IDE and your drive is SATA. My use was the first case (i.e.: trying to use an older drive in a newer computer) and the device has worked flawlessly for a couple of weeks now.
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Thank you for contacting us. Yes, you can use the existing cable if it is standard SATA. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.
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Yes If you are replacing a hard drive just remove the old hard drive and put the new one in the caddy there might be screws you would have to remove and put back in.
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The power connector that went to the original IDE drive from power supply plugs into adapter, so no new cables are needed. Hope this helps.
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An SSD drive with an IDE interface should work with this enclosure which is for IDE drives. You should check the physical dimensions of both the SSD drive and the enclosure before deciding further.
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I bought: Apricorn SATA Wire Notebook Hard Drive Upgrade Kit with USB 3.0 Connection ASW-USB3-25 (Grey) This clones the old drive and replicates it to the new drive.
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No directly. The caddy was designed for 2.5" drives which use SATA. the 1.8" drive would fit in the space provided with space left over BUT... I'm fairly sure all 1.8" drives (both hdd and ssd) use a micro-sata connector. Newmodeus's own website shows that they sell a 1.8" to 2.5" drive adapter/housing. You can put a 1.8" drive into this coverter/housing and you end up with a 2.5" drive in the standard size housing. Now whether you can insert your 1.8" SSD into this adapter and then the adapter into the caddy is most likely possible but you should contact Newmodeus directly and ask them. It should, in that their website says this adapter is a standard 9.5mm height.