To save space, I'd like to mount my CPU horizontal, which makes the CPU sit differently than it was designed. Will this harm my CPU or break CDdrive?
456192
I can't think of many CPUs that may not be changed from vertical to horizontal or vice versa. Same goes for hard drives. As for the optical drive, it may be a good idea to check its manual, or online, if it can be position vertically (if that's how it would wind up).
456193
I don't think this mount was designed for hanging the CPU horizontal. If you do and break something, then I wouldn't go and complain to the manufacturer or to Amazon. The instructions are for mounting it vertical.
456194
I mounted mine horizontal rather than vertical like the picture. Has worked great. No issues.
456195
I wouldn't set it on its side, the fan needs ventilation to cool down and the cd/DVDs drive isn't intended to load sideways. That being said there are CPUs like all in ones that sit that way. Personally I wouldn't do it.
1995976
Yes. I did this with mine. The faceplate just snaps on with a few tabs which I believe are standard across drives. Eject yours and take a look (you may have to flip the computer over to see them)
198465
All optical drives are designed for side mounting. The cd's wont even fall out, they are designed that way.
1284058
It does damage the CD drive. It damaged mine's, and I drive a standard Honda Civic. Made my dashboard all warped looking. Avoid.
2045903
you most certainly can. I have this in my regular desktop , the only limitation would be if you are using an old system that does not support large drives.(over 2TB) but anything built or bought in the last 5 years should be just fine.
2251327
Hi Lynn, your PC will have one or more USB ports on the side. If you don't know what that looks like, look at your computer manual--it will point out where they are. You just slide the drive into the port--with the topside, that has 2 square holes in it, up. Hope this helps! Dan
420634
I think that will depend on what the depth of your CPU is. You can mount the CPU anywhere on the "trolley" and clamp it down. In your case, I would be thinking more along the line of installing the track at an angle under the desk so I would be able to rotate the CPU a bit forward while I was rotating it to get to the front DVD and USB ports, as well as then be able to slide it back under and rotate it so it is flush against the back of the desk when I don't need access.
1292971
Sorry, I cannot help you with that as I do not use it that way. Great little drive though
2097070
Depends on what you are hearing. if it's just the sound of it spinning, I wouldn't worry, but if it's clicking and clacking, you might be concerned. I personally would not mount a drive vertically. I believe drives are supposed to allow it, but I would think the extra gravity, even on the light armature of the read head, could cause trouble. Drives are just too flakey to take any risks. if you can mount it horizontally, do so.
1620568
The cables connect to the back of the drive when it lays flat so if you stand it on the front panel, which has no holes, the cables will stick out the top of the drive. That will also be a less stable position and prone to getting knocked over. The side panels have holes in them but according to another reviewer who took the drive apart those holes don't go all the way through the case and therefore do not provide any ventilation so standing the drive on one the sides would probably be a better choice.
956122
Normal installation is horizontal. If you mean vertical, it would be a little unwieldy when loading it.
1268448
No, this is just the drive only. You will need to use your existing mount, bracket, or carrier since each is unique to its own computer.The drive should attach without any problems to your mounting hardware.
103520
Yes, treat it as a standard removable usb drive, don't run the "backup" software.
1041672
you can remove the dvd drive and put a hdd caddy. I did it without problem.
942135
Not a common question, but, yes. It will lay still on a flat surface. But, considering the way your HDD is inserted in the case, if you use HDD in your system, it might not be a good idea to let the disk spinning at 7200rpm vertically.
1188656
No - I recommend getting either an external DVD/CD reader, or an external hard drive such as a Western Digital passport that you can store larger files such as installation media, etc. and run those from the external drive.
492017
The design of the drive should allow you to read the smaller 3" disk. Wether the data is in a format that you can use is another question which I cannot answer. The drive tray is actually the drive so you mount your disk directly on the spindle not a tray.