Can this drive be adapted to a dell precision workstation (M70)? Is an IDE adapter necessary?
1957430
No not to my understanding your computer is iDE compatible. http://www.dell.com/downloads/global/corporate/press/20050201cwd_M70.pdf
1957431
Looking up the specs for this workstation on line, it gives the hard drive spec as:Hard Disk Drives*Up to 60GB/ 7,200 RPM or 80GB/ 5,400 RPM, EIDE/ATA-1. There is no mention of SATA, only EIDE and ATA.The spec sheet is dated 2005. This is an old computer. I have a feeling that this is not workable, but I can't prove it.
1957432
I installed this on Dell XPS 15 inch model (late 2010 model). This is a whole kit, it is as easy as changing from one SATA disk to another. I don't see any reason why it won't work on dell precision workstation.
1957433
I don't know for sure, but if it has a PCI-e slot available the chassis that you buy with it fits and I don't think an IDE adapter is necessary.
1957434
I don't know the insides of a Dell M70. The SSD connectors are the same as a SATA drive.
867697
I am not familiar with the Dell specs, but just make sure it supports SATA drives, for the physical connection. If you are using a current OS (Windows 7 or better) then you should be okay. At worse you may need a driver or firmware update.
2258065
If your Dell had an SSD to start out with then it should be no problem....if instead it had an ide hard drive, then no you probably won't be able to use the SSD.
2170368
This drive has a SATA interface, I don't know if you might be able to get an adapter.
2062493
Worked fine on my Dell Dimension 4600. No other hardware is needed. You will have to partition and format the drive.
1834293
Hello John, sorry this is a 1.8" drive it will not fit in a standard IDE drive slot...
1899909
NO. This device is a MASTER only. It will only co-exist with an IDE SLAVE unit.
1216363
Most of these have the same size, it should work. I have one on a Dell Precision 340, had no trouble, be aware that it has more connectors of a newer type than the ones used on say, normal SATA hard disks or CD/DVD units. Worked for me with 0 problems, jsut check if it has all the connectors you require.
1180509
Although there are SATA to IDE converters they would not work in this case. The bare drive slides into the unit into SATA connectors on the inside back of the unit. There is not enough physical room for converters. You are better off looking for an IDE mobile rack.
1628908
Just reviewed the specs on the Dell Inspirion 1100 and it looks like the computer supports EIDE and ATA internal drives so this drive should work. My only concern would be some sort of propriety connection that Dell might have used but you should be able to pull the adapter off the old drive and plug it into this one.
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Yes it is... based on the Dell part number you provided the drive is a SAMSUNG Spinpoint 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive. Make sure to use the external power supply that was included with the adapter and you should be in good shape.
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I cannot answer your question, but be aware there are serial (SATA) and parallel (PATA) hard drive types. Check with Dell for your type.
16804
I used the one I got on a dell with an ide busAs far as I know all the computers I have encountered with 2.5 inch hard drives (about 6or7) would have been able to use this drive
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I think the only thing you have to worry about is the type of interface your laptop supports. This drive is an IDE interface, so if the specs on your laptop say it supports an IDE drive interface you should be fine...
2009688
Yes, it will work. It supports both IDE and SATA. Make sure to use the proper connection.
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The product does not support legacy IDE drives. It does not have an adapter for the IDE ribbon cable or the input power requirements. If you are going to use this product for a drive from a lap-top you should be fine. If you are going to use this device for the drive in a legacy desk-top computer this may not be the product for you; it was not the product for me. To retrieve the data from my legacy IDE Drives, I used a friends "USB2.0 to IDE & SATA Cable with Power" that he purchased from Amazon previously.
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Actually there are a number of adapters converting iDE-->SATA and SATA-->IDE. Some are cables, some are dongles. I have one that is a small enclosed module that plugs on the back of the IDE disk drive and provides the SATA data connector on the other. You would also have to provide power to the IDE drive with an adapter from the SATA power connector in the Thermaltake. It's pretty cludgy, but it can be done. Also, if you are going to buy one of these adapters, look for one that is bi-directional IDE --> SATA -->IDE, that way you are ready for any situation.