LAPTOP - 2.5 to 3.5 converter issues!

rpstewart · 19 Oct 2006 at 14:54

3) The only other IDE device that I have is a HD (Which is the OS) and my dvd writer.

Are either of these on the same cable as the laptop drive?

deej · 19 Oct 2006 at 15:12

Does it appear in the bios when plugged in?

We have to reimage laptops from an ide channel, and the common mistake is putting the adaptor the wrong way round. Pin one is at the jumper end on the 2.5" hdd.

bloodline76 · 20 Oct 2006 at 13:18

Neither are on the same IDE cable as the hardrive or DVD Drive.

Too be honest I am not sure which way the adaptor goes on. The power slot for this is also very tight to get in as well.

No it does not appear in bios

rpstewart · 20 Oct 2006 at 15:41

bloodline76 said:
Neither are on the same IDE cable as the hardrive or DVD Drive.

OK, if the laptop drive is on a cable by itself then it should be set as master, ie no jumpers required.

Both the adapter and drive should have some indication as to which pin is Pin1, these should line up. Don't worry about the power socket being tight, that's fairly normal.

If the drive is not detected in the BIOS it may be becuase the adapter is on the drive the wrong way round.

bloodline76 · 20 Oct 2006 at 16:17

Ill give that a try tonight and report back my frustration. Thanks again for the suggestions